Total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Total reserves (gold at market value) was 15.69 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.69 billion SDR
Change on year
up 37.5%
Rank
10th
of 13 groups
All-time high
16.97 billion SDR
in 2021
All-time low
1.92 billion SDR
in 1995
Years of data
30
1995–2024
Total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), 1995–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is 15.69 billion SDR, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.5% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) peaked at 16.97 billion SDR in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.92 billion SDR, in 1995.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.92 billion SDR | — |
| 1996 | 2.13 billion SDR | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 2.32 billion SDR | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 2.44 billion SDR | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 2.35 billion SDR | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.74 billion SDR | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 3.30 billion SDR | +20.3% |
| 2002 | 4.30 billion SDR | +30.3% |
| 2003 | 4.85 billion SDR | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 5.06 billion SDR | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 4.79 billion SDR | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 5.46 billion SDR | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 6.96 billion SDR | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 7.13 billion SDR | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 8.74 billion SDR | +22.6% |
| 2010 | 9.05 billion SDR | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 9.34 billion SDR | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 9.23 billion SDR | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 8.99 billion SDR | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 9.03 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 8.97 billion SDR | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.80 billion SDR | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 9.25 billion SDR | +18.6% |
| 2018 | 10.72 billion SDR | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 12.75 billion SDR | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 14.97 billion SDR | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 16.97 billion SDR | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 13.49 billion SDR | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 11.41 billion SDR | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 15.69 billion SDR | +37.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.23 billion SDR | 1.92 billion SDR | 2.44 billion SDR | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.33 billion SDR | 2.74 billion SDR | 8.74 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.51 billion SDR | 7.80 billion SDR | 12.75 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.51 billion SDR | 11.41 billion SDR | 16.97 billion SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
- 7 Russian Federation 466.49 billion SDR compare
- 8 Germany 417.82 billion SDR compare
- 9 Saudi Arabia 368.87 billion SDR compare
- 10 Korea 318.78 billion SDR compare
- 11 Hong Kong, China 317.18 billion SDR compare
- 12 Italy 316.91 billion SDR compare
- 13 Singapore 315.53 billion SDR compare
More financial sector data for West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
- Gold reserves at market value 2.35 billion SDR (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold 13.34 billion SDR (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 10.38 billion SDR (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 38.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 43.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 41.10 million SDR (2024)
All data for West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) was 15.69 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- The highest recorded value was 16.97 billion SDR in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 billion SDR in 1995.
- How does West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ranks 10th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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