Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini
Eswatini: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 397.65 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini, 1974–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini stood at 397.65 million SDR.
That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini peaked at 560.67 million SDR in 2009 and was at its lowest, 9.74 million SDR, in 1974.
Eswatini ranks 159th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 9.74 million SDR | — |
| 1975 | 36.90 million SDR | +278.7% |
| 1976 | 60.22 million SDR | +63.2% |
| 1977 | 75.10 million SDR | +24.7% |
| 1978 | 83.44 million SDR | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 81.41 million SDR | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 118.39 million SDR | +45.4% |
| 1981 | 72.59 million SDR | -38.7% |
| 1982 | 64.02 million SDR | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 85.18 million SDR | +33.1% |
| 1984 | 77.70 million SDR | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 73.92 million SDR | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 76.58 million SDR | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 86.81 million SDR | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 102.80 million SDR | +18.4% |
| 1989 | 136.63 million SDR | +32.9% |
| 1990 | 143.65 million SDR | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 111.53 million SDR | -22.4% |
| 1992 | 215.93 million SDR | +93.6% |
| 1993 | 183.53 million SDR | -15.0% |
| 1994 | 194.53 million SDR | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 191.70 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 167.71 million SDR | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 209.58 million SDR | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 245.73 million SDR | +17.2% |
| 1999 | 264.92 million SDR | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 261.02 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 207.25 million SDR | -20.6% |
| 2002 | 193.88 million SDR | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 177.74 million SDR | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 199.31 million SDR | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 161.60 million SDR | -18.9% |
| 2006 | 238.58 million SDR | +47.6% |
| 2007 | 480.85 million SDR | +101.6% |
| 2008 | 479.07 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 560.67 million SDR | +17.0% |
| 2010 | 440.15 million SDR | -21.5% |
| 2011 | 340.17 million SDR | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 430.99 million SDR | +26.7% |
| 2013 | 439.86 million SDR | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 421.48 million SDR | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 340.16 million SDR | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 364.47 million SDR | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 340.09 million SDR | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 261.49 million SDR | -23.1% |
| 2019 | 263.00 million SDR | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 323.84 million SDR | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 278.82 million SDR | -13.9% |
| 2022 | 311.69 million SDR | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 336.19 million SDR | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 397.65 million SDR | +18.3% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 397.65 million SDR is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.65 billion SDR, 15% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 397.65 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 857.13 million SDR, 46% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +278.7% | 9.74 million SDR | 36.90 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57.80 million SDR | 9.74 million SDR | 83.44 million SDR | 6 |
| 1980s | 89.46 million SDR | 64.02 million SDR | 136.63 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 192.88 million SDR | 111.53 million SDR | 264.92 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 296.00 million SDR | 161.60 million SDR | 560.67 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 364.18 million SDR | 261.49 million SDR | 440.15 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 329.64 million SDR | 278.82 million SDR | 397.65 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More financial sector data for Eswatini
- 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.15 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 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.22 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.15 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 Eswatini?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Eswatini was 397.65 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 560.67 million SDR in 2009.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.74 million SDR in 1974.
- How does Eswatini rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Eswatini ranks 159th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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 consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.