Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 16.42 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), 1995–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) stood at 16.42 billion SDR.
The figure is up 37.8% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) peaked at 17.30 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 national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.92 billion SDR | — |
| 1996 | 2.13 billion SDR | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 2.33 billion SDR | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 2.45 billion SDR | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 2.35 billion SDR | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.74 billion SDR | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 3.30 billion SDR | +20.6% |
| 2002 | 4.28 billion SDR | +29.7% |
| 2003 | 4.83 billion SDR | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 5.06 billion SDR | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 4.77 billion SDR | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 5.45 billion SDR | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 6.92 billion SDR | +27.0% |
| 2008 | 7.07 billion SDR | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 8.74 billion SDR | +23.7% |
| 2010 | 9.02 billion SDR | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 9.45 billion SDR | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 9.28 billion SDR | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 9.04 billion SDR | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 9.03 billion SDR | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 9.01 billion SDR | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7.80 billion SDR | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 9.22 billion SDR | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 10.74 billion SDR | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 12.84 billion SDR | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 15.21 billion SDR | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 17.30 billion SDR | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 13.92 billion SDR | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 11.91 billion SDR | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 16.42 billion SDR | +37.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.24 billion SDR | 1.92 billion SDR | 2.45 billion SDR | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.32 billion SDR | 2.74 billion SDR | 8.74 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.54 billion SDR | 7.80 billion SDR | 12.84 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.95 billion SDR | 11.91 billion SDR | 17.30 billion SDR | 5 |
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More financial sector data for West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 15.69 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)
- Gold reserves at market value 2.35 billion SDR (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 37.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold 13.34 billion SDR (2024)
All data for West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) was 16.42 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- The highest recorded value was 17.30 billion SDR in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) 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 national valuation)?
- West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ranks 10th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. 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 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.