Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 45.08 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe, 1995–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 45.08 million SDR.
That represents a change of up 30.8% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 53.60 million SDR in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.46 million SDR, in 1995.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 183rd 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 national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.46 million SDR | — |
| 1996 | 3.50 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 9.21 million SDR | +163.3% |
| 1998 | 6.88 million SDR | -25.3% |
| 1999 | 7.93 million SDR | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 8.93 million SDR | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 12.32 million SDR | +37.9% |
| 2002 | 12.76 million SDR | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 17.14 million SDR | +34.3% |
| 2004 | 12.56 million SDR | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 18.68 million SDR | +48.8% |
| 2006 | 22.72 million SDR | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 24.89 million SDR | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 39.79 million SDR | +59.9% |
| 2009 | 42.52 million SDR | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 31.28 million SDR | -26.4% |
| 2011 | 33.95 million SDR | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 33.57 million SDR | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 41.42 million SDR | +23.4% |
| 2014 | 43.85 million SDR | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 52.58 million SDR | +19.9% |
| 2016 | 47.01 million SDR | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 41.39 million SDR | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 31.41 million SDR | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 34.10 million SDR | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 52.27 million SDR | +53.3% |
| 2021 | 53.60 million SDR | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 48.45 million SDR | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 34.47 million SDR | -28.9% |
| 2024 | 45.08 million SDR | +30.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.19 million SDR | 3.46 million SDR | 9.21 million SDR | 5 |
| 2000s | 21.23 million SDR | 8.93 million SDR | 42.52 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.06 million SDR | 31.28 million SDR | 52.58 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.77 million SDR | 34.47 million SDR | 53.60 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 180 Anguilla 118.58 million SDR compare
- 181 Burundi 67.35 million SDR compare
- 182 Yemen, People's Democratic Republic of 59.82 million SDR
- 184 Montserrat 26.90 million SDR compare
- 185 Somalia 16.97 million SDR
- 186 South Sudan 12.24 million SDR compare
More financial sector data for Sao Tome and Principe
- 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 (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 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 (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 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 (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Sao Tome and Principe was 45.08 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 53.60 million SDR in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.46 million SDR in 1995.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 183rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.