Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Bahamas
Bahamas: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) was 2.02 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Bahamas, 1968–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Bahamas stood at 2.02 billion SDR. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 234.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Bahamas peaked at 2.02 billion SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.68 million SDR, in 1970.
Bahamas ranks 126th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 44.40 million SDR | — |
| 1969 | 26.07 million SDR | -41.3% |
| 1970 | 21.68 million SDR | -16.8% |
| 1971 | 27.17 million SDR | +25.3% |
| 1972 | 34.13 million SDR | +25.6% |
| 1973 | 35.77 million SDR | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 40.67 million SDR | +13.7% |
| 1975 | 45.52 million SDR | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 40.81 million SDR | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 55.51 million SDR | +36.0% |
| 1978 | 45.03 million SDR | -18.9% |
| 1979 | 59.42 million SDR | +32.0% |
| 1980 | 72.34 million SDR | +21.8% |
| 1981 | 86.09 million SDR | +19.0% |
| 1982 | 102.88 million SDR | +19.5% |
| 1983 | 116.50 million SDR | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 164.39 million SDR | +41.1% |
| 1985 | 166.12 million SDR | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 189.26 million SDR | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 119.91 million SDR | -36.6% |
| 1988 | 127.84 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 111.73 million SDR | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 111.18 million SDR | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 126.75 million SDR | +14.0% |
| 1992 | 112.97 million SDR | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 125.43 million SDR | +11.0% |
| 1994 | 120.98 million SDR | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 120.55 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 119.19 million SDR | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 168.28 million SDR | +41.2% |
| 1998 | 246.10 million SDR | +46.2% |
| 1999 | 299.09 million SDR | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 268.36 million SDR | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 254.03 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 279.99 million SDR | +10.2% |
| 2003 | 330.50 million SDR | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 434.25 million SDR | +31.4% |
| 2005 | 410.21 million SDR | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 306.65 million SDR | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 293.93 million SDR | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 368.71 million SDR | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 644.15 million SDR | +74.7% |
| 2010 | 678.01 million SDR | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 697.09 million SDR | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 551.06 million SDR | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 524.29 million SDR | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 603.49 million SDR | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 646.21 million SDR | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 745.30 million SDR | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 992.87 million SDR | +33.2% |
| 2018 | 967.32 million SDR | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 1.27 billion SDR | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 1.65 billion SDR | +30.1% |
| 2021 | 1.74 billion SDR | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 1.96 billion SDR | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 1.87 billion SDR | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 2.02 billion SDR | +7.8% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 2.02 billion SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.76 billion SDR, 7% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 2.02 billion SDR is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.29 billion SDR, 47% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35.23 million SDR | 26.07 million SDR | 44.40 million SDR | 2 |
| 1970s | 40.57 million SDR | 21.68 million SDR | 59.42 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 125.71 million SDR | 72.34 million SDR | 189.26 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 155.05 million SDR | 111.18 million SDR | 299.09 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 359.08 million SDR | 254.03 million SDR | 644.15 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 767.68 million SDR | 524.29 million SDR | 1.27 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.85 billion SDR | 1.65 billion SDR | 2.02 billion SDR | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Bahamas
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 65.53 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 47.85 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 65.53 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 national valuation) in Bahamas?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Bahamas was 2.02 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 billion SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.68 million SDR in 1970.
- How does Bahamas rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Bahamas ranks 126th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April