Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ghana
Ghana: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF was 2.35 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ghana, 2006–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ghana stood at 2.35 million US dollar.
The figure is down 44.6% on the previous year and down 99.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ghana peaked at 979.59 million US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 447,217 US dollar, in 2008.
Ghana ranks 153rd of 164 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, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ghana, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.18 million US dollar | — |
| 2007 | 587,898 US dollar | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 447,217 US dollar | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 455.44 million US dollar | +101737.6% |
| 2010 | 448.63 million US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 430.61 million US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 398.51 million US dollar | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 366.71 million US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 314.28 million US dollar | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 241.21 million US dollar | -23.2% |
| 2016 | 171.59 million US dollar | -28.9% |
| 2017 | 104.25 million US dollar | -39.2% |
| 2018 | 39.81 million US dollar | -61.8% |
| 2019 | 27.53 million US dollar | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 27.83 million US dollar | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 979.59 million US dollar | +3420.5% |
| 2022 | 139.93 million US dollar | -85.7% |
| 2023 | 4.25 million US dollar | -97.0% |
| 2024 | 2.35 million US dollar | -44.6% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 2.35 million US dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 187.37 million US dollar, 1% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 2.35 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 225.32 million US dollar, 1% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +101737.6% | 447,217 US dollar | 455.44 million US dollar |
| 2021 | +3420.5% | 27.83 million US dollar | 979.59 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 114.41 million US dollar | 447,217 US dollar | 455.44 million US dollar | 4 |
| 2010s | 254.31 million US dollar | 27.53 million US dollar | 448.63 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 230.79 million US dollar | 2.35 million US dollar | 979.59 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More financial sector data for Ghana
- 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 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.61 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.64 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 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.61 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ghana?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ghana was 2.35 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 979.59 million US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 447,217 US dollar in 2008.
- How does Ghana rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf?
- Ghana ranks 153rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), 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.