Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price in South Africa
South Africa: Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price was 37.61 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price in South Africa, 1976–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 37.61 billion current US$ for total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in 2010. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 399.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in South Africa peaked at 37.61 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 907.31 million current US$, in 1977.
That places South Africa 4th out of 38 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.02 billion current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 907.31 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1978 | 2.56 billion current US$ | +182.6% |
| 1979 | 5.09 billion current US$ | +98.4% |
| 1980 | 7.44 billion current US$ | +46.3% |
| 1981 | 4.84 billion current US$ | -35.0% |
| 1982 | 3.98 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 3.61 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1985 | 2.64 billion current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1986 | 2.51 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 3.90 billion current US$ | +55.6% |
| 1988 | 2.95 billion current US$ | -24.4% |
| 1989 | 2.63 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 2.81 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1992 | 4.07 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 3.59 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 4.10 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 4.30 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -48.8% |
| 1997 | 5.85 billion current US$ | +165.6% |
| 1998 | 5.39 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 7.37 billion current US$ | +36.8% |
| 2000 | 7.53 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 7.47 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 7.64 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 7.97 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 14.72 billion current US$ | +84.7% |
| 2005 | 20.63 billion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 2006 | 25.61 billion current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 28.61 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 31.61 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 34.61 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 37.61 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.40 billion current US$ | 907.31 million current US$ | 5.09 billion current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 3.90 billion current US$ | 2.51 billion current US$ | 7.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.33 billion current US$ | 2.20 billion current US$ | 7.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.64 billion current US$ | 7.47 billion current US$ | 34.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.61 billion current US$ | 37.61 billion current US$ | 37.61 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More financial sector data for South Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 10.08 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.81 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0607 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in South Africa?
- Total reserves including gold valued at london gold price in South Africa was 37.61 billion current US$ in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37.61 billion current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest total reserves including gold valued at london gold price recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 907.31 million current US$ in 1977.
- How does South Africa rank for total reserves including gold valued at london gold price?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 38 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total reserves including gold valued at london gold price rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 399.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves including gold valued at London gold price (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross international reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, the reserve position of members in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component is valued at end-of-year London prices.