Reserve assets in Sudan
Sudan: Reserve assets was 1.63 billion US dollar in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets in Sudan, 2003–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 1.63 billion US dollar for reserve assets in 2021.
That represents a change of up 630.4% on the previous year and up 274.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in Sudan peaked at 1.87 billion US dollar in 2005 and was at its lowest, 177.74 million US dollar, in 2018.
Sudan ranks 121st of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in Sudan, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 422.56 million US dollar | — |
| 2004 | 1.15 billion US dollar | +172.8% |
| 2005 | 1.87 billion US dollar | +62.1% |
| 2006 | 1.66 billion US dollar | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 1.38 billion US dollar | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 1.40 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.17 billion US dollar | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 1.12 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 434.58 million US dollar | -61.2% |
| 2012 | 216.90 million US dollar | -50.1% |
| 2013 | 199.28 million US dollar | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 195.96 million US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 234.40 million US dollar | +19.6% |
| 2016 | 215.68 million US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 202.90 million US dollar | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 177.74 million US dollar | -12.4% |
| 2019 | 190.13 million US dollar | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 222.88 million US dollar | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 1.63 billion US dollar | +630.4% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 1.63 billion US dollar is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.04 billion US dollar, 1.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 1.63 billion US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.64 billion US dollar, 99% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +630.4% | 222.88 million US dollar | 1.63 billion US dollar |
| 2004 | +172.8% | 422.56 million US dollar | 1.15 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.29 billion US dollar | 422.56 million US dollar | 1.87 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 2010s | 318.83 million US dollar | 177.74 million US dollar | 1.12 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 925.35 million US dollar | 222.88 million US dollar | 1.63 billion US dollar | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More financial sector data for Sudan
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0002 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 Sudan?
- Reserve assets in Sudan was 1.63 billion US dollar in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 billion US dollar in 2005.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 177.74 million US dollar in 2018.
- How does Sudan rank for reserve assets?
- Sudan ranks 121st out of 173 countries with data for 2021.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.