Total reserves includes gold (% of GDP) in Algeria
Algeria: Total reserves includes gold (% of GDP) was 101.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves includes gold in Algeria, 1960–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves includes gold in Algeria is 101.4%, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 185.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves includes gold in Algeria peaked at 112.3% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 1990.
Algeria ranks 2nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves includes gold (% of GDP) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.8% | — |
| 1961 | 12.8% | +31.2% |
| 1962 | 9.3% | -27.5% |
| 1963 | 8.8% | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 6.7% | -23.7% |
| 1965 | 5.9% | -12.3% |
| 1966 | 9.0% | +52.9% |
| 1967 | 13.1% | +46.3% |
| 1968 | 13.8% | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 9.6% | -30.2% |
| 1970 | 7.2% | -24.9% |
| 1971 | 10.6% | +46.1% |
| 1972 | 9.5% | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 17.5% | +85.0% |
| 1974 | 18.7% | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 12.2% | -35.0% |
| 1976 | 14.1% | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 12.4% | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 12.2% | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 16.6% | +35.5% |
| 1980 | 16.7% | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 13.3% | -20.1% |
| 1982 | 11.0% | -17.5% |
| 1983 | 8.2% | -25.3% |
| 1984 | 5.9% | -27.8% |
| 1985 | 8.0% | +35.1% |
| 1986 | 6.0% | -24.7% |
| 1987 | 6.5% | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 5.4% | -17.0% |
| 1989 | 5.5% | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 4.4% | -21.4% |
| 1991 | 7.6% | +73.7% |
| 1992 | 6.9% | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 7.3% | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 11.3% | +54.6% |
| 1995 | 10.0% | -11.9% |
| 1996 | 13.4% | +34.5% |
| 1997 | 20.1% | +49.6% |
| 1998 | 17.5% | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 12.6% | -28.0% |
| 2000 | 24.7% | +95.8% |
| 2001 | 35.6% | +43.7% |
| 2002 | 44.1% | +24.0% |
| 2003 | 52.1% | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 53.7% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 57.8% | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 69.5% | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 84.7% | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 86.6% | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 112.3% | +29.7% |
| 2010 | 105.2% | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 101.4% | -3.6% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 101.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.2%, 4.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 101.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21.8%, 4.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.9% | 5.9% | 13.8% | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.1% | 7.2% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.7% | 5.4% | 16.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.1% | 4.4% | 20.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.1% | 24.7% | 112.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.3% | 101.4% | 105.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More financial sector data for Algeria
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 14.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 14.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves includes gold in Algeria?
- Total reserves includes gold in Algeria was 101.4% in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest total reserves includes gold recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 112.3% in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves includes gold recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for total reserves includes gold?
- Algeria ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total reserves includes gold rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Total reserves includes gold (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component of these reserves is valued at year-end (December 31) London prices.