Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in France
France: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) was 37.91 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in France, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in France stood at 37.91 billion US dollar.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 190.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in France peaked at 39.22 billion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 346.47 million US dollar, in 1999.
That places France 6th out of 164 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in France, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 938.88 million US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 1.25 billion US dollar | +33.4% |
| 1982 | 978.44 million US dollar | -21.9% |
| 1983 | 443.25 million US dollar | -54.7% |
| 1984 | 573.39 million US dollar | +29.4% |
| 1985 | 900.67 million US dollar | +57.1% |
| 1986 | 1.29 billion US dollar | +43.3% |
| 1987 | 1.50 billion US dollar | +16.4% |
| 1988 | 1.39 billion US dollar | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 1.33 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 1.28 billion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 1.33 billion US dollar | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 368.50 million US dollar | -72.2% |
| 1995 | 938.77 million US dollar | +154.8% |
| 1996 | 1.00 billion US dollar | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 993.64 million US dollar | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 1.05 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 346.47 million US dollar | -67.0% |
| 2000 | 402.43 million US dollar | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 493.66 million US dollar | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 624.48 million US dollar | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 764.26 million US dollar | +22.4% |
| 2004 | 877.25 million US dollar | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 881.29 million US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 953.40 million US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 1.00 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 967.48 million US dollar | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 15.24 billion US dollar | +1475.3% |
| 2010 | 15.07 billion US dollar | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 14.68 billion US dollar | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 14.60 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 14.16 billion US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 13.58 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 13.06 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 10.17 billion US dollar | -22.1% |
| 2017 | 11.40 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 11.31 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 11.55 billion US dollar | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 11.60 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 38.76 billion US dollar | +234.0% |
| 2022 | 38.20 billion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 39.22 billion US dollar | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 35.80 billion US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 37.91 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 37.91 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.24 billion US dollar, 11.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 37.91 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.04 billion US dollar, 18.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in France 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 | +1475.3% | 967.48 million US dollar | 15.24 billion US dollar |
| 2021 | +234.0% | 11.60 billion US dollar | 38.76 billion US dollar |
| 1995 | +154.8% | 368.50 million US dollar | 938.77 million US dollar |
| 1994 | -72.2% | 1.33 billion US dollar | 368.50 million US dollar |
| 1999 | -67.0% | 1.05 billion US dollar | 346.47 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.06 billion US dollar | 443.25 million US dollar | 1.50 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 912.58 million US dollar | 346.47 million US dollar | 1.33 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.22 billion US dollar | 402.43 million US dollar | 15.24 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.96 billion US dollar | 10.17 billion US dollar | 15.07 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.58 billion US dollar | 11.60 billion US dollar | 39.22 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % 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 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % 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 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in France?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in France was 37.91 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 39.22 billion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 346.47 million US dollar in 1999.
- How does France rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs)?
- France ranks 6th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (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.