Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records was 20.93 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) stood at 20.93 billion.
The figure is up 571.8% on the previous year and up 308.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 32.25 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -15.26 billion, in 2015.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22.45 billion | — |
| 2006 | 30.74 billion | +36.9% |
| 2007 | 26.44 billion | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 17.80 billion | -32.7% |
| 2009 | -6.72 billion | -137.7% |
| 2010 | -315.05 million | -95.3% |
| 2011 | 20.03 billion | -6457.3% |
| 2012 | 19.44 billion | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 1.06 billion | -94.5% |
| 2014 | -10.04 billion | -1043.6% |
| 2015 | -15.26 billion | +52.0% |
| 2016 | -4.12 billion | -73.0% |
| 2017 | 16.90 billion | -510.7% |
| 2018 | 3.48 billion | -79.4% |
| 2019 | 4.64 billion | +33.5% |
| 2020 | -11.24 billion | -341.9% |
| 2021 | 32.25 billion | -387.0% |
| 2022 | -5.12 billion | -115.9% |
| 2023 | -4.44 billion | -13.3% |
| 2024 | 20.93 billion | -571.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.15 billion | -6.72 billion | 30.74 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.58 billion | -15.26 billion | 20.03 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.48 billion | -11.24 billion | 32.25 billion | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 8.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 20.27 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 141.23 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 154.94 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 173.33 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 177.24 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 260.15 million SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 4.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 7.62 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 20.93 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The highest recorded value was 32.25 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.26 billion in 2015.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 5th out of 9 groups with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets, assets, adjusted using imf accounting records rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 308.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Assets, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.