Total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 138.62 million SDR in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea, 1995–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea is 138.62 million SDR, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and up 141.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea peaked at 170.15 million SDR in 1997 and was at its lowest, 15.67 million SDR, in 2006.
Eritrea ranks 177th 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.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 27.24 million SDR | — |
| 1996 | 56.55 million SDR | +107.6% |
| 1997 | 170.15 million SDR | +200.9% |
| 1998 | 48.40 million SDR | -71.6% |
| 1999 | 42.89 million SDR | -11.4% |
| 2000 | 27.73 million SDR | -35.3% |
| 2001 | 40.14 million SDR | +44.8% |
| 2002 | 22.27 million SDR | -44.5% |
| 2003 | 16.63 million SDR | -25.4% |
| 2004 | 22.37 million SDR | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 19.55 million SDR | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 15.67 million SDR | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 20.51 million SDR | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 36.37 million SDR | +77.4% |
| 2009 | 57.42 million SDR | +57.9% |
| 2010 | 74.12 million SDR | +29.1% |
| 2011 | 75.12 million SDR | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 86.38 million SDR | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 86.58 million SDR | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 104.74 million SDR | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 104.69 million SDR | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 108.14 million SDR | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 100.70 million SDR | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 117.22 million SDR | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 138.62 million SDR | +18.3% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 138.62 million SDR is below the median for low income countries, which is 711.04 million SDR, 19% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 138.62 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 975.52 million SDR, 14% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.05 million SDR | 27.24 million SDR | 170.15 million SDR | 5 |
| 2000s | 27.87 million SDR | 15.67 million SDR | 57.42 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.63 million SDR | 74.12 million SDR | 138.62 million SDR | 10 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 174 Saint Kitts and Nevis 205.95 million SDR compare
- 175 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 205.34 million SDR compare
- 176 Cayman Islands 197.46 million SDR
- 178 Sudan 124.94 million SDR compare
- 179 Dominica 120.25 million SDR compare
- 180 Anguilla 118.58 million SDR compare
More financial sector data for Eritrea
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0019 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 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0014 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 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0019 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Eritrea was 138.62 million SDR in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 170.15 million SDR in 1997.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.67 million SDR in 2006.
- How does Eritrea rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Eritrea ranks 177th out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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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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.