Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas
Bahamas: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 1.88 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.88 billion SDR
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
118th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.88 billion SDR
in 2024
All-time low
21.68 million SDR
in 1970
Years of data
57
1968–2024
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas, 1968–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas stood at 1.88 billion SDR. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
The figure is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 245.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas peaked at 1.88 billion SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.68 million SDR, in 1970.
Bahamas ranks 118th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 44.40 million SDR | — |
| 1969 | 26.07 million SDR | -41.3% |
| 1970 | 21.68 million SDR | -16.8% |
| 1971 | 27.17 million SDR | +25.3% |
| 1972 | 34.13 million SDR | +25.6% |
| 1973 | 35.77 million SDR | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 35.67 million SDR | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 40.52 million SDR | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 35.81 million SDR | -11.6% |
| 1977 | 50.23 million SDR | +40.2% |
| 1978 | 39.76 million SDR | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 50.72 million SDR | +27.6% |
| 1980 | 60.76 million SDR | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 73.37 million SDR | +20.7% |
| 1982 | 90.48 million SDR | +23.3% |
| 1983 | 104.49 million SDR | +15.5% |
| 1984 | 152.82 million SDR | +46.3% |
| 1985 | 154.90 million SDR | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 178.29 million SDR | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 108.91 million SDR | -38.9% |
| 1988 | 118.45 million SDR | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 102.95 million SDR | -13.1% |
| 1990 | 102.91 million SDR | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 119.47 million SDR | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 106.11 million SDR | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 119.18 million SDR | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 114.74 million SDR | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 114.30 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 112.94 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 162.02 million SDR | +43.5% |
| 1998 | 239.84 million SDR | +48.0% |
| 1999 | 292.83 million SDR | +22.1% |
| 2000 | 262.03 million SDR | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 247.71 million SDR | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 273.67 million SDR | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 324.24 million SDR | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 427.98 million SDR | +32.0% |
| 2005 | 403.94 million SDR | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 300.38 million SDR | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 287.61 million SDR | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 362.40 million SDR | +26.0% |
| 2009 | 523.70 million SDR | +44.5% |
| 2010 | 557.59 million SDR | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 576.71 million SDR | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 526.31 million SDR | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 480.00 million SDR | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 543.07 million SDR | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 585.83 million SDR | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 671.93 million SDR | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 919.75 million SDR | +36.9% |
| 2018 | 859.65 million SDR | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1.14 billion SDR | +32.4% |
| 2020 | 1.51 billion SDR | +32.7% |
| 2021 | 1.42 billion SDR | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 1.82 billion SDR | +28.0% |
| 2023 | 1.73 billion SDR | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1.88 billion SDR | +8.4% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 1.88 billion SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.71 billion SDR, 15% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 1.88 billion SDR is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.17 billion SDR, 59% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35.23 million SDR | 26.07 million SDR | 44.40 million SDR | 2 |
| 1970s | 37.15 million SDR | 21.68 million SDR | 50.72 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 114.54 million SDR | 60.76 million SDR | 178.29 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 148.43 million SDR | 102.91 million SDR | 292.83 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 341.37 million SDR | 247.71 million SDR | 523.70 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 685.92 million SDR | 480.00 million SDR | 1.14 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 billion SDR | 1.42 billion SDR | 1.88 billion SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More financial sector data for Bahamas
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 65.53 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 47.85 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 65.53 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Bahamas was 1.88 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 1.88 billion SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.68 million SDR in 1970.
- How does Bahamas rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Bahamas ranks 118th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April