Total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Total reserves includes gold was 14.0% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1966–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2011, total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 14.0%.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 17.5% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1984.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4.8% | — |
| 1967 | 4.4% | -8.4% |
| 1968 | 6.3% | +44.0% |
| 1969 | 5.5% | -12.8% |
| 1970 | 4.8% | -12.6% |
| 1971 | 4.2% | -13.7% |
| 1972 | 5.3% | +27.9% |
| 1973 | 6.0% | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 9.7% | +63.5% |
| 1975 | 8.0% | -17.3% |
| 1976 | 6.7% | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 5.9% | -11.9% |
| 1978 | 4.5% | -24.1% |
| 1979 | 7.4% | +64.2% |
| 1980 | 8.5% | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 4.5% | -46.3% |
| 1982 | 3.7% | -19.1% |
| 1983 | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 3.4% | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 4.0% | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 4.2% | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 3.5% | -16.8% |
| 1989 | 3.9% | +12.5% |
| 1990 | 5.1% | +30.3% |
| 1991 | 5.8% | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 4.6% | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 5.2% | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 6.0% | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 6.4% | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 6.9% | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 8.8% | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 8.9% | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 9.3% | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 10.9% | +17.2% |
| 2001 | 11.3% | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 10.9% | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 9.3% | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 15.6% | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 16.1% | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 17.5% | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 14.4% | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 14.0% | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.2% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 4 |
| 1970s | 6.2% | 4.2% | 9.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.3% | 3.4% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.7% | 4.6% | 9.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.3% | 9.3% | 17.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 14.0% | 14.4% | 2 |
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More financial sector data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.75 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1205 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.28 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.75 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1205 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Total reserves includes gold in Sub-Saharan Africa was 14.0% in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest total reserves includes gold recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves includes gold recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1984.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for total reserves includes gold?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 5th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is total reserves includes gold rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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.