Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) was 40.85 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in Tunisia, 1995–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Tunisia is 40.85 million US dollar, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.2% on the previous year and down 85.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Tunisia peaked at 381.01 million US dollar in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.86 million US dollar, in 2006.
That places Tunisia 115th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 12.62 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 21.03 million US dollar | +66.6% |
| 1997 | 20.91 million US dollar | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 8.17 million US dollar | -60.9% |
| 1999 | 31.94 million US dollar | +290.7% |
| 2000 | 8.66 million US dollar | -72.9% |
| 2001 | 9.06 million US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 10.72 million US dollar | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 11.26 million US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 12.92 million US dollar | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 5.50 million US dollar | -57.4% |
| 2006 | 4.86 million US dollar | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 5.73 million US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 8.93 million US dollar | +55.8% |
| 2009 | 381.01 million US dollar | +4165.6% |
| 2010 | 376.17 million US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 371.91 million US dollar | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 374.69 million US dollar | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 371.71 million US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 281.00 million US dollar | -24.4% |
| 2015 | 171.89 million US dollar | -38.8% |
| 2016 | 32.54 million US dollar | -81.1% |
| 2017 | 31.12 million US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 28.42 million US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 11.94 million US dollar | -58.0% |
| 2020 | 18.78 million US dollar | +57.4% |
| 2021 | 58.89 million US dollar | +213.6% |
| 2022 | 51.06 million US dollar | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 12.30 million US dollar | -75.9% |
| 2024 | 40.85 million US dollar | +232.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 40.85 million US dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 102.55 million US dollar, 40% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 40.85 million US dollar is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 596.01 million US dollar, 7% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Tunisia 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 | +4165.6% | 8.93 million US dollar | 381.01 million US dollar |
| 1999 | +290.7% | 8.17 million US dollar | 31.94 million US dollar |
| 2024 | +232.2% | 12.30 million US dollar | 40.85 million US dollar |
| 2021 | +213.6% | 18.78 million US dollar | 58.89 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.94 million US dollar | 8.17 million US dollar | 31.94 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 45.86 million US dollar | 4.86 million US dollar | 381.01 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 205.14 million US dollar | 11.94 million US dollar | 376.17 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.38 million US dollar | 12.30 million US dollar | 58.89 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 112 Afghanistan 53.59 million US dollar compare
- 113 Dominican Republic 46.50 million US dollar compare
- 114 Samoa 41.45 million US dollar compare
- 116 Bolivia 39.72 million US dollar compare
- 117 Democratic Republic of Congo 38.93 million US dollar compare
- 118 Bhutan 34.64 million US dollar compare
More financial sector data for Tunisia
- 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 0.0029 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.51 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 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.86 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 0.0029 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.51 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) in Tunisia?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Tunisia was 40.85 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 381.01 million US dollar in 2009.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.86 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs)?
- Tunisia ranks 115th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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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.