Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 1.43 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.43 billion SDR
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
132nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.85 billion SDR
in 2024
All-time low
3.01 million SDR
in 1969
Years of data
62
1964–2025
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Rwanda, 1964–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Rwanda stood at 1.43 billion SDR.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and up 116.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Rwanda peaked at 1.85 billion SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.01 million SDR, in 1969.
That places Rwanda 132nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 4.15 million SDR | — |
| 1965 | 3.69 million SDR | -11.1% |
| 1966 | 5.13 million SDR | +39.0% |
| 1967 | 6.69 million SDR | +30.4% |
| 1968 | 5.78 million SDR | -13.6% |
| 1969 | 3.01 million SDR | -47.9% |
| 1970 | 7.70 million SDR | +155.8% |
| 1971 | 5.32 million SDR | -30.9% |
| 1972 | 5.87 million SDR | +10.3% |
| 1973 | 12.58 million SDR | +114.4% |
| 1974 | 10.71 million SDR | -14.9% |
| 1975 | 21.28 million SDR | +98.8% |
| 1976 | 53.45 million SDR | +151.1% |
| 1977 | 68.81 million SDR | +28.7% |
| 1978 | 72.33 million SDR | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 125.33 million SDR | +73.3% |
| 1980 | 153.74 million SDR | +22.7% |
| 1981 | 144.09 million SDR | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 107.99 million SDR | -25.1% |
| 1983 | 106.31 million SDR | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 108.64 million SDR | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 103.16 million SDR | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 132.98 million SDR | +28.9% |
| 1987 | 116.58 million SDR | -12.3% |
| 1988 | 88.30 million SDR | -24.3% |
| 1989 | 53.28 million SDR | -39.7% |
| 1990 | 31.29 million SDR | -41.3% |
| 1991 | 77.05 million SDR | +146.2% |
| 1992 | 57.19 million SDR | -25.8% |
| 1993 | 34.51 million SDR | -39.7% |
| 1994 | 35.17 million SDR | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 66.67 million SDR | +89.5% |
| 1996 | 74.23 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 113.65 million SDR | +53.1% |
| 1998 | 119.85 million SDR | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 126.91 million SDR | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 146.32 million SDR | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 168.78 million SDR | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 179.28 million SDR | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 144.48 million SDR | -19.4% |
| 2004 | 202.60 million SDR | +40.2% |
| 2005 | 179.73 million SDR | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 253.76 million SDR | +41.2% |
| 2007 | 496.08 million SDR | +95.5% |
| 2008 | 499.47 million SDR | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 644.19 million SDR | +29.0% |
| 2010 | 523.62 million SDR | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 467.39 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 308.75 million SDR | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 424.95 million SDR | +37.6% |
| 2014 | 652.36 million SDR | +53.5% |
| 2015 | 662.45 million SDR | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 754.13 million SDR | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 827.89 million SDR | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 974.03 million SDR | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 1.06 billion SDR | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 1.19 billion SDR | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 1.33 billion SDR | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 1.30 billion SDR | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 1.37 billion SDR | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 1.85 billion SDR | +35.0% |
| 2025 | 1.43 billion SDR | -22.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.43 billion SDR is above the median for low income countries, which is 745.45 million SDR, 1.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.43 billion SDR is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 891.84 million SDR, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.74 million SDR | 3.01 million SDR | 6.69 million SDR | 6 |
| 1970s | 38.34 million SDR | 5.32 million SDR | 125.33 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 111.51 million SDR | 53.28 million SDR | 153.74 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 73.65 million SDR | 31.29 million SDR | 126.91 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 291.47 million SDR | 144.48 million SDR | 644.19 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 665.47 million SDR | 308.75 million SDR | 1.06 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 billion SDR | 1.19 billion SDR | 1.85 billion SDR | 6 |
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- 133 West Bank and Gaza 1.33 billion SDR compare
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More financial sector data for Rwanda
- 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.88 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 (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.37 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.88 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 Rwanda?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Rwanda was 1.43 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.85 billion SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.01 million SDR in 1969.
- How does Rwanda rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Rwanda ranks 132nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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 consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.