SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Africa
South Africa: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 6.45 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.45 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
31st
of 194 countries
All-time high
6.59 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Africa, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 6.45 billion for sdr allocation, us dollar in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 160.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in South Africa peaked at 6.59 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
South Africa ranks 31st of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Africa, 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 | 33.60 million | — |
| 1971 | 59.71 million | +77.7% |
| 1972 | 96.54 million | +61.7% |
| 1973 | 107.27 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 108.87 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 104.09 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 103.31 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 108.01 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 115.84 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 175.23 million | +51.3% |
| 1980 | 225.89 million | +28.9% |
| 1981 | 256.49 million | +13.5% |
| 1982 | 243.08 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 230.71 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 216.00 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 242.05 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 269.54 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 312.62 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 296.54 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 289.59 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 313.50 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 315.21 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 303.00 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 302.68 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 321.69 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 327.56 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 316.87 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 297.32 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 310.27 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 302.45 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 287.11 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 276.93 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 299.58 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 327.45 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 342.22 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 314.95 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 331.51 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 348.22 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 339.41 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 2.80 billion | +724.7% |
| 2010 | 2.75 billion | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2.74 billion | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.74 billion | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.75 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 2.59 billion | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 2.47 billion | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 2.40 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.54 billion | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 2.48 billion | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.47 billion | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2.57 billion | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 6.59 billion | +156.3% |
| 2022 | 6.27 billion | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 6.32 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 6.14 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 6.45 billion | +5.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 6.45 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 584.88 million, 11.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 6.45 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 352.41 million, 18.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Africa 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 | +724.7% | 339.41 million | 2.80 billion |
| 2021 | +156.3% | 2.57 billion | 6.59 billion |
| 1971 | +77.7% | 33.60 million | 59.71 million |
| 1972 | +61.7% | 59.71 million | 96.54 million |
| 1979 | +51.3% | 115.84 million | 175.23 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 | 101.25 million | 33.60 million | 175.23 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 258.25 million | 216.00 million | 312.62 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 311.05 million | 297.32 million | 327.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 566.64 million | 276.93 million | 2.80 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 billion | 2.40 billion | 2.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.72 billion | 2.57 billion | 6.59 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -32.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 37.05 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 0.0151 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 99.62 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 South Africa?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in South Africa was 6.45 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.59 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does South Africa rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.7%. 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 SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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