Reserve assets in Nauru
Nauru: Reserve assets was 52.23 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets in Nauru, 2008–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets in Nauru is 52.23 million US dollar, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and up 303.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in Nauru peaked at 76.31 million US dollar in 2022 and was at its lowest, 773,456 US dollar, in 2008.
Nauru ranks 168th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in Nauru, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 773,456 US dollar | — |
| 2009 | 1.70 million US dollar | +119.9% |
| 2010 | 3.37 million US dollar | +98.4% |
| 2011 | 2.06 million US dollar | -39.1% |
| 2012 | 6.99 million US dollar | +240.0% |
| 2013 | 5.15 million US dollar | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 12.94 million US dollar | +151.6% |
| 2015 | 12.95 million US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 14.95 million US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 8.58 million US dollar | -42.6% |
| 2018 | 24.38 million US dollar | +184.2% |
| 2019 | 35.81 million US dollar | +46.9% |
| 2020 | 57.55 million US dollar | +60.7% |
| 2021 | 38.55 million US dollar | -33.0% |
| 2022 | 76.31 million US dollar | +98.0% |
| 2023 | 70.86 million US dollar | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 52.23 million US dollar | -26.3% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 52.23 million US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.00 billion US dollar, 0% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 52.23 million US dollar is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.46 billion US dollar, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.24 million US dollar | 773,456 US dollar | 1.70 million US dollar | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.72 million US dollar | 2.06 million US dollar | 35.81 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.10 million US dollar | 38.55 million US dollar | 76.31 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 165 Micronesia (country) 93.68 million US dollar compare
- 166 Tuvalu 84.64 million US dollar compare
- 167 Burundi 70.25 million US dollar compare
- 169 Montserrat 36.84 million US dollar compare
- 170 Sao Tome and Principe 31.80 million US dollar compare
- 171 Marshall Islands 10.50 million US dollar compare
More financial sector data for Nauru
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 77.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0039 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 56.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 77.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets in Nauru?
- Reserve assets in Nauru was 52.23 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 76.31 million US dollar in 2022.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 773,456 US dollar in 2008.
- How does Nauru rank for reserve assets?
- Nauru ranks 168th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 303.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.