Reserves excluding gold in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reserves excluding gold was 375.18 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
375.18 million SDR
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
165th
of 188 countries
All-time high
375.18 million SDR
in 2024
All-time low
194,013 SDR
in 1971
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Reserves excluding gold in Central African Republic, 1962–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 375.18 million SDR for reserves excluding gold in 2024. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 109.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold in Central African Republic peaked at 375.18 million SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 194,013 SDR, in 1971.
That places Central African Republic 165th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, 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 in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 600,000 SDR | — |
| 1963 | 1.76 million SDR | +193.3% |
| 1964 | 7.13 million SDR | +305.3% |
| 1965 | 10.16 million SDR | +42.5% |
| 1966 | 6.42 million SDR | -36.8% |
| 1967 | 4.75 million SDR | -26.0% |
| 1968 | 4.70 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 1.20 million SDR | -74.5% |
| 1970 | 1.39 million SDR | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 194,013 SDR | -86.0% |
| 1972 | 1.58 million SDR | +715.8% |
| 1973 | 1.48 million SDR | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 1.42 million SDR | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 3.27 million SDR | +129.7% |
| 1976 | 16.21 million SDR | +395.5% |
| 1977 | 20.87 million SDR | +28.8% |
| 1978 | 18.52 million SDR | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 33.48 million SDR | +80.8% |
| 1980 | 43.11 million SDR | +28.7% |
| 1981 | 59.52 million SDR | +38.1% |
| 1982 | 42.04 million SDR | -29.4% |
| 1983 | 44.69 million SDR | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 53.74 million SDR | +20.2% |
| 1985 | 45.18 million SDR | -15.9% |
| 1986 | 53.43 million SDR | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 68.18 million SDR | +27.6% |
| 1988 | 80.61 million SDR | +18.2% |
| 1989 | 86.04 million SDR | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 83.38 million SDR | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 71.99 million SDR | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 72.82 million SDR | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 81.53 million SDR | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 143.86 million SDR | +76.5% |
| 1995 | 157.18 million SDR | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 161.50 million SDR | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 132.34 million SDR | -18.1% |
| 1998 | 103.48 million SDR | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 99.29 million SDR | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 102.28 million SDR | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 94.49 million SDR | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 90.65 million SDR | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 89.11 million SDR | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 95.51 million SDR | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 97.40 million SDR | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 83.32 million SDR | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 52.26 million SDR | -37.3% |
| 2008 | 79.07 million SDR | +51.3% |
| 2009 | 134.33 million SDR | +69.9% |
| 2010 | 117.64 million SDR | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 100.64 million SDR | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 102.74 million SDR | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 125.76 million SDR | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 179.16 million SDR | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 154.29 million SDR | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 178.38 million SDR | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 254.69 million SDR | +42.8% |
| 2018 | 260.14 million SDR | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 253.33 million SDR | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 300.31 million SDR | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 345.72 million SDR | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 281.33 million SDR | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 357.46 million SDR | +27.1% |
| 2024 | 375.18 million SDR | +5.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 375.18 million SDR is below the median for low income countries, which is 711.04 million SDR, 53% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 375.18 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 872.46 million SDR, 43% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserves excluding gold in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +715.8% | 194,013 SDR | 1.58 million SDR |
| 1976 | +395.5% | 3.27 million SDR | 16.21 million SDR |
| 1964 | +305.3% | 1.76 million SDR | 7.13 million SDR |
| 1963 | +193.3% | 600,000 SDR | 1.76 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.59 million SDR | 600,000 SDR | 10.16 million SDR | 8 |
| 1970s | 9.84 million SDR | 194,013 SDR | 33.48 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.65 million SDR | 42.04 million SDR | 86.04 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.74 million SDR | 71.99 million SDR | 161.50 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.84 million SDR | 52.26 million SDR | 134.33 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 172.68 million SDR | 100.64 million SDR | 260.14 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.00 million SDR | 281.33 million SDR | 375.18 million SDR | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0936 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 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 in Central African Republic?
- Reserves excluding gold in Central African Republic was 375.18 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 375.18 million SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 194,013 SDR in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reserves excluding gold?
- Central African Republic ranks 165th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserves excluding gold (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April