Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF in South Africa
South Africa: Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF was 894.08 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF in South Africa, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, reserve assets, reserve position in the imf in South Africa stood at 894.08 million US dollar.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 308.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, reserve position in the imf in South Africa peaked at 960.71 million US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 46.35 million US dollar, in 1984.
That places South Africa 30th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 178.43 million US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 113.95 million US dollar | -36.1% |
| 1983 | 67.11 million US dollar | -41.1% |
| 1984 | 46.35 million US dollar | -30.9% |
| 2013 | 68.07 million US dollar | +46.9% |
| 2014 | 183.15 million US dollar | +169.1% |
| 2015 | 218.66 million US dollar | +19.4% |
| 2016 | 641.75 million US dollar | +193.5% |
| 2017 | 639.29 million US dollar | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 845.68 million US dollar | +32.3% |
| 2019 | 946.42 million US dollar | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 960.71 million US dollar | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 924.21 million US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 872.68 million US dollar | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 876.29 million US dollar | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 850.89 million US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 894.08 million US dollar | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 101.46 million US dollar | 46.35 million US dollar | 178.43 million US dollar | 4 |
| 2010s | 506.14 million US dollar | 68.07 million US dollar | 946.42 million US dollar | 7 |
| 2020s | 896.48 million US dollar | 850.89 million US dollar | 960.71 million US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, reserve position in the imf in South Africa?
- Reserve assets, reserve position in the imf in South Africa was 894.08 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 960.71 million US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.35 million US dollar in 1984.
- How does South Africa rank for reserve assets, reserve position in the imf?
- South Africa ranks 30th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, reserve position in the imf rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 308.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.