Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia
Somalia: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 11.72 million SDR in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1989)
11.72 million SDR
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
183rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
94.59 million SDR
in 1977
All-time low
1.02 million SDR
in 1984
Years of data
30
1960–1989
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia, 1960–1989
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia is 11.72 million SDR, measured in 1989.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia peaked at 94.59 million SDR in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1.02 million SDR, in 1984.
That places Somalia 183rd out of 188 countries with data for 1989, putting it 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.30 million SDR | — |
| 1961 | 16.50 million SDR | +77.4% |
| 1962 | 17.90 million SDR | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 16.90 million SDR | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 10.20 million SDR | -39.6% |
| 1965 | 8.60 million SDR | -15.7% |
| 1966 | 12.30 million SDR | +43.0% |
| 1967 | 10.00 million SDR | -18.7% |
| 1968 | 6.70 million SDR | -33.0% |
| 1969 | 12.40 million SDR | +85.1% |
| 1970 | 16.80 million SDR | +35.5% |
| 1971 | 17.59 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 20.45 million SDR | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 20.64 million SDR | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 26.22 million SDR | +27.0% |
| 1975 | 49.80 million SDR | +89.9% |
| 1976 | 64.55 million SDR | +29.6% |
| 1977 | 94.59 million SDR | +46.5% |
| 1978 | 92.88 million SDR | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 26.87 million SDR | -71.1% |
| 1980 | 5.96 million SDR | -77.8% |
| 1981 | 22.17 million SDR | +272.0% |
| 1982 | 5.17 million SDR | -76.7% |
| 1983 | 8.41 million SDR | +62.7% |
| 1984 | 1.02 million SDR | -87.9% |
| 1985 | 2.28 million SDR | +123.1% |
| 1986 | 10.46 million SDR | +359.8% |
| 1987 | 5.15 million SDR | -50.8% |
| 1988 | 11.37 million SDR | +121.0% |
| 1989 | 11.72 million SDR | +3.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 11.72 million SDR is below the median for low income countries, which is 567.46 million SDR, 2% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 11.72 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 857.13 million SDR, 1% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.08 million SDR | 6.70 million SDR | 17.90 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 43.04 million SDR | 16.80 million SDR | 94.59 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.37 million SDR | 1.02 million SDR | 22.17 million SDR | 10 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 180 Luxembourg 33.59 million SDR compare
- 181 Montserrat 26.90 million SDR compare
- 182 Liberia 13.28 million SDR compare
- 184 South Sudan 9.59 million SDR
- 185 Cuba 0 SDR compare
- 185 Sudan 0 SDR compare
- 185 Yemen, People's Democratic Republic of 0 SDR compare
- 185 Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of 0 SDR compare
More financial sector data for Somalia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1977)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1977)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1977)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1977)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Somalia was 11.72 million SDR in 1989, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 94.59 million SDR in 1977.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 million SDR in 1984.
- How does Somalia rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Somalia ranks 183rd out of 188 countries with data for 1989.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.