SDR Allocation, US dollar in South Africa

South Africa: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 6.45 billion in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.45 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
31st
of 196 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

02.0B4.0B6.0B194519852025

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 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 28 Iran 6.64 billion compare
  2. 29 Malaysia 6.61 billion compare
  3. 30 Denmark 6.61 billion compare
  4. 32 Singapore 6.13 billion compare
  5. 33 Ireland 5.59 billion compare
  6. 34 Thailand 5.54 billion compare

See the full ranking of 208 places β†’

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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 196 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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SDR Allocation, US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
208 places, 16,199 data points, 1945–2025
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