Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF in Venezuela
Venezuela: Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF was 790.20 million US dollar in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF in Venezuela, 1983–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Venezuela is 790.20 million US dollar, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 77.1% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Venezuela peaked at 918.25 million US dollar in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 US dollar, in 1990.
That places Venezuela 32nd out of 164 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 918.25 million US dollar | — |
| 1984 | 810.58 million US dollar | -11.7% |
| 1985 | 817.93 million US dollar | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 802.32 million US dollar | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 670.67 million US dollar | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 40.69 million US dollar | -93.9% |
| 1989 | 4.10 million US dollar | -89.9% |
| 1990 | 0 US dollar | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 US dollar | — |
| 1992 | 199.31 million US dollar | — |
| 1993 | 199.10 million US dollar | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 211.60 million US dollar | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 215.47 million US dollar | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 208.43 million US dollar | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 195.57 million US dollar | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 204.09 million US dollar | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 441.81 million US dollar | +116.5% |
| 2000 | 419.41 million US dollar | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 404.54 million US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 437.63 million US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 478.34 million US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 499.92 million US dollar | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 460.08 million US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 484.27 million US dollar | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 508.69 million US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 495.81 million US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 504.64 million US dollar | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 495.74 million US dollar | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 494.21 million US dollar | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 494.74 million US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 495.73 million US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 466.38 million US dollar | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 446.07 million US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 790.20 million US dollar | +77.1% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 790.20 million US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.72 million US dollar, 34.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 790.20 million US dollar is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 40.73 million US dollar, 19.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF in Venezuela 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +116.5% | 204.09 million US dollar | 441.81 million US dollar |
| 1990 | -100.0% | 4.10 million US dollar | 0 US dollar |
| 1988 | -93.9% | 670.67 million US dollar | 40.69 million US dollar |
| 1989 | -89.9% | 40.69 million US dollar | 4.10 million US dollar |
| 2016 | +77.1% | 446.07 million US dollar | 790.20 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 580.65 million US dollar | 4.10 million US dollar | 918.25 million US dollar | 7 |
| 1990s | 187.54 million US dollar | 0 US dollar | 441.81 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 469.33 million US dollar | 404.54 million US dollar | 508.69 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 526.15 million US dollar | 446.07 million US dollar | 790.20 million US dollar | 7 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More financial sector data for Venezuela
- 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 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.24 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 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 8.94 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 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Venezuela?
- Reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Venezuela was 790.20 million US dollar in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 918.25 million US dollar in 1983.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 US dollar in 1990.
- How does Venezuela rank for reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf?
- Venezuela ranks 32nd out of 164 countries with data for 2016.
- Is reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.