Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 579.47 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
579.47 million SDR
Change on year
up 18.6%
World rank
148th
of 188 countries
All-time high
579.47 million SDR
in 2024
All-time low
3.54 million SDR
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Seychelles, 1973–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 579.47 million SDR for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in 2024. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 84.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Seychelles peaked at 579.47 million SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.54 million SDR, in 1973.
Seychelles ranks 148th 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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3.54 million SDR | — |
| 1974 | 4.12 million SDR | +16.3% |
| 1975 | 5.42 million SDR | +31.6% |
| 1976 | 5.59 million SDR | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 9.38 million SDR | +67.9% |
| 1978 | 7.01 million SDR | -25.3% |
| 1979 | 8.88 million SDR | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 13.99 million SDR | +57.5% |
| 1981 | 11.25 million SDR | -19.6% |
| 1982 | 11.25 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 9.48 million SDR | -15.8% |
| 1984 | 5.49 million SDR | -42.1% |
| 1985 | 7.73 million SDR | +40.8% |
| 1986 | 6.29 million SDR | -18.6% |
| 1987 | 9.64 million SDR | +53.1% |
| 1988 | 6.42 million SDR | -33.4% |
| 1989 | 9.16 million SDR | +42.6% |
| 1990 | 11.64 million SDR | +27.0% |
| 1991 | 19.24 million SDR | +65.4% |
| 1992 | 21.92 million SDR | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 25.14 million SDR | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 19.83 million SDR | -21.1% |
| 1995 | 17.40 million SDR | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 14.30 million SDR | -17.8% |
| 1997 | 18.68 million SDR | +30.6% |
| 1998 | 15.31 million SDR | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 22.08 million SDR | +44.3% |
| 2000 | 33.57 million SDR | +52.0% |
| 2001 | 29.53 million SDR | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 51.33 million SDR | +73.8% |
| 2003 | 45.35 million SDR | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 22.27 million SDR | -50.9% |
| 2005 | 39.35 million SDR | +76.7% |
| 2006 | 75.06 million SDR | +90.8% |
| 2007 | 25.79 million SDR | -65.6% |
| 2008 | 41.44 million SDR | +60.7% |
| 2009 | 113.70 million SDR | +174.4% |
| 2010 | 158.33 million SDR | +39.3% |
| 2011 | 174.51 million SDR | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 193.49 million SDR | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 269.90 million SDR | +39.5% |
| 2014 | 314.63 million SDR | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 380.90 million SDR | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 380.74 million SDR | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 374.61 million SDR | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 387.43 million SDR | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 412.63 million SDR | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 381.88 million SDR | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 474.12 million SDR | +24.2% |
| 2022 | 454.44 million SDR | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 488.74 million SDR | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 579.47 million SDR | +18.6% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 579.47 million SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.71 billion SDR, 5% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 579.47 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 857.13 million SDR, 68% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.27 million SDR | 3.54 million SDR | 9.38 million SDR | 7 |
| 1980s | 9.07 million SDR | 5.49 million SDR | 13.99 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.55 million SDR | 11.64 million SDR | 25.14 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.74 million SDR | 22.27 million SDR | 113.70 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 304.72 million SDR | 158.33 million SDR | 412.63 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 475.73 million SDR | 381.88 million SDR | 579.47 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 145 Lesotho 660.13 million SDR compare
- 146 Guinea 598.31 million SDR compare
- 147 San Marino 582.46 million SDR compare
- 149 East Timor 556.51 million SDR compare
- 150 Netherlands Antilles 553.04 million SDR compare
- 151 Congo 552.98 million SDR compare
More financial sector data for Seychelles
- 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 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 39.96 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 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 29.18 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 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 39.96 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 Seychelles?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Seychelles was 579.47 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 579.47 million SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 million SDR in 1973.
- How does Seychelles rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Seychelles ranks 148th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.