Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Sudan
Sudan: Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 277.70 million US dollar in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Currency and deposits in Sudan, 2005–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2021, reserve assets, currency and deposits in Sudan stood at 277.70 million US dollar.
That represents a change of up 1,005.4% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, currency and deposits in Sudan peaked at 1.87 billion US dollar in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.70 million US dollar, in 2014.
Sudan ranks 119th of 156 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, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.87 billion US dollar | — |
| 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 | 954.49 million US dollar | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 927.68 million US dollar | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 241.59 million US dollar | -74.0% |
| 2012 | 24.29 million US dollar | -89.9% |
| 2013 | 6.48 million US dollar | -73.3% |
| 2014 | 2.70 million US dollar | -58.4% |
| 2015 | 6.81 million US dollar | +152.2% |
| 2016 | 16.25 million US dollar | +138.6% |
| 2017 | 4.46 million US dollar | -72.5% |
| 2018 | 4.48 million US dollar | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 18.63 million US dollar | +316.2% |
| 2020 | 25.12 million US dollar | +34.9% |
| 2021 | 277.70 million US dollar | +1005.4% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 277.70 million US dollar is below the median for low income countries, which is 608.50 million US dollar, 46% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 277.70 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 755.70 million US dollar, 37% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 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 | +1005.4% | 25.12 million US dollar | 277.70 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.45 billion US dollar | 954.49 million US dollar | 1.87 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 125.34 million US dollar | 2.70 million US dollar | 927.68 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 151.41 million US dollar | 25.12 million US dollar | 277.70 million 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, currency and deposits in Sudan?
- Reserve assets, currency and deposits in Sudan was 277.70 million US dollar in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 billion US dollar in 2005.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.70 million US dollar in 2014.
- How does Sudan rank for reserve assets, currency and deposits?
- Sudan ranks 119th out of 156 countries with data for 2021.
- Is reserve assets, currency and deposits rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. 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, Currency and deposits (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.