Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar was 2.31 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.31 billion
Change on year
up 5.1%
Rank
8th
of 12 groups
All-time high
2.45 billion
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa is 2.31 billion, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 439.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 2.45 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 25.02 million | — |
| 1948 | 15.01 million | -40.0% |
| 1949 | 15.01 million | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 15.01 million | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 25.07 million | +67.0% |
| 1952 | 25.07 million | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 25.08 million | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 25.93 million | +3.4% |
| 1955 | 26.51 million | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 26.51 million | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 26.51 million | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 2.04 million | -92.3% |
| 1959 | 44.99 million | +2105.4% |
| 1960 | 32.94 million | -26.8% |
| 1961 | 8.40 million | -74.5% |
| 1962 | 40.81 million | +385.8% |
| 1963 | 46.26 million | +13.4% |
| 1964 | 74.70 million | +61.5% |
| 1965 | 81.21 million | +8.7% |
| 1966 | 103.54 million | +27.5% |
| 1967 | 119.85 million | +15.8% |
| 1968 | 130.00 million | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 237.15 million | +82.4% |
| 1970 | 190.17 million | -19.8% |
| 1971 | 233.56 million | +22.8% |
| 1972 | 216.39 million | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 279.54 million | +29.2% |
| 1974 | 223.00 million | -20.2% |
| 1975 | 286.92 million | +28.7% |
| 1976 | 429.47 million | +49.7% |
| 1977 | 448.94 million | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 543.98 million | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 460.46 million | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 735.86 million | +59.8% |
| 1981 | 771.65 million | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 89.33 million | -88.4% |
| 1983 | 180.92 million | +102.5% |
| 1984 | 148.14 million | -18.1% |
| 1985 | 90.66 million | -38.8% |
| 1986 | 101.10 million | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 112.58 million | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 100.99 million | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 106.09 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 106.80 million | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 104.95 million | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 171.28 million | +63.2% |
| 1993 | 174.77 million | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 185.70 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 179.30 million | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 174.83 million | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 162.05 million | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 181.73 million | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 217.87 million | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 147.49 million | -32.3% |
| 2001 | 141.61 million | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 155.88 million | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 191.91 million | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 185.85 million | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 146.97 million | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 143.71 million | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 143.95 million | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 157.00 million | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 165.59 million | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 180.87 million | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 229.44 million | +26.9% |
| 2012 | 342.18 million | +49.1% |
| 2013 | 457.74 million | +33.8% |
| 2014 | 459.13 million | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 427.97 million | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 1.99 billion | +365.5% |
| 2017 | 2.07 billion | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 2.25 billion | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 2.36 billion | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 2.45 billion | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 2.37 billion | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 2.27 billion | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 2.28 billion | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 2.20 billion | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 2.31 billion | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11.01 million | 0 | 25.02 million | 5 |
| 1950s | 24.27 million | 2.04 million | 44.99 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 87.49 million | 8.40 million | 237.15 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 331.24 million | 190.17 million | 543.98 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 243.73 million | 89.33 million | 771.65 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 165.93 million | 104.95 million | 217.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.00 million | 141.61 million | 191.91 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 billion | 180.87 million | 2.36 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.31 billion | 2.20 billion | 2.45 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
More financial sector data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Net migration, annual growth rate 67.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -223,909 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 29.4% (2022)
- Claims on central government, etc. 12.2% (2022)
- Broad money 38.7% (2023)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 22.9% (2022)
- Total reserves in months of imports 6.46 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 24.7% (2023)
- Total reserves 26.4% (2024)
- Interest rate spread 8.1% (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.31 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve position in the imf, us dollar recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.45 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest reserve position in the imf, us dollar recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for reserve position in the imf, us dollar?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 8th out of 12 groups with data for 2025.
- Is reserve position in the imf, us dollar rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 439.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.