SDR Allocation, US dollar in Australia
Australia: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 12.85 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
12.85 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
18th
of 194 countries
All-time high
13.13 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Australia, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, sdr allocation, us dollar in Australia stood at 12.85 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 200.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Australia peaked at 13.13 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Australia ranks 18th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 84.00 million | — |
| 1971 | 168.46 million | +100.5% |
| 1972 | 244.98 million | +45.4% |
| 1973 | 272.20 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 276.26 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 264.15 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 262.16 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 274.09 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 293.96 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 405.48 million | +37.9% |
| 1980 | 497.37 million | +22.7% |
| 1981 | 547.70 million | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 519.07 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 492.64 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 461.24 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 516.86 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 575.58 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 667.55 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 633.22 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 618.38 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 669.43 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 673.09 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 647.01 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 646.33 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 686.92 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 699.46 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 676.62 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 634.88 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 662.54 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 645.83 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 613.08 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 591.35 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 639.72 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 699.22 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 730.76 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 672.53 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 707.89 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 743.58 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 724.77 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 4.83 billion | +566.9% |
| 2010 | 4.75 billion | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 4.73 billion | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4.74 billion | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 4.75 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 4.47 billion | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 4.27 billion | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 4.14 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 4.39 billion | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 4.29 billion | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 4.26 billion | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 4.44 billion | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 13.13 billion | +195.7% |
| 2022 | 12.49 billion | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 12.59 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 12.24 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 12.85 billion | +5.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 12.85 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.57 billion, 3.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Australia's 12.85 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344.63 million, 37.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +566.9% | 724.77 million | 4.83 billion |
| 2021 | +195.7% | 4.44 billion | 13.13 billion |
| 1971 | +100.5% | 84.00 million | 168.46 million |
| 1972 | +45.4% | 168.46 million | 244.98 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 254.57 million | 84.00 million | 405.48 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 552.96 million | 461.24 million | 667.55 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 664.21 million | 634.88 million | 699.46 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.10 billion | 591.35 million | 4.83 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.48 billion | 4.14 billion | 4.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.29 billion | 4.44 billion | 13.13 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -2.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 176.87 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0071 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 465.31 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Australia?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Australia was 12.85 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.13 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Australia rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Australia ranks 18th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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