SDRs holdings, SDR in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: SDRs holdings, SDR was 296.47 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
296.47 million
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
83rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
346.28 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDRs holdings, SDR in Afghanistan, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdrs holdings, sdr in Afghanistan is 296.47 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.4% on the previous year and up 227.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdrs holdings, sdr in Afghanistan peaked at 346.28 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Afghanistan ranks 83rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDRs holdings, SDR in Afghanistan, 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 | 1.91 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.16 million | +65.4% |
| 1972 | 1.20 million | -62.0% |
| 1973 | 4.28 million | +256.7% |
| 1974 | 4.45 million | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 5.32 million | +19.6% |
| 1976 | 5.12 million | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 5.68 million | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 5.38 million | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 13.42 million | +149.4% |
| 1980 | 12.12 million | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 16.29 million | +34.4% |
| 1982 | 15.58 million | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 9.97 million | -36.0% |
| 1984 | 13.50 million | +35.4% |
| 1985 | 12.42 million | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 11.44 million | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 10.51 million | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 9.51 million | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 8.09 million | -14.9% |
| 1990 | 6.34 million | -21.6% |
| 1991 | 4.66 million | -26.5% |
| 1992 | 3.18 million | -31.8% |
| 1993 | 2.01 million | -36.8% |
| 1994 | 961,911 | -52.1% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 397,625 | — |
| 2004 | 36,801 | -90.7% |
| 2005 | 30,143 | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 33,322 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 118,961 | +257.0% |
| 2008 | 23,675 | -80.1% |
| 2009 | 128.47 million | +542527.2% |
| 2010 | 128.39 million | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 128.27 million | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 126.26 million | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 117.94 million | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 105.09 million | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 90.56 million | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 75.44 million | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 60.03 million | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 47.56 million | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 39.34 million | -17.3% |
| 2020 | 37.21 million | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 346.28 million | +830.7% |
| 2022 | 341.59 million | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 333.90 million | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 323.56 million | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 296.47 million | -8.4% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 296.47 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 68.68 million, 4.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 296.47 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 509.37 million, 58% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDRs holdings, SDR in Afghanistan 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 | +542527.2% | 23,675 | 128.47 million |
| 2021 | +830.7% | 37.21 million | 346.28 million |
| 2007 | +257.0% | 33,322 | 118,961 |
| 1973 | +256.7% | 1.20 million | 4.28 million |
| 1979 | +149.4% | 5.38 million | 13.42 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 | 4.99 million | 1.20 million | 13.42 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.94 million | 8.09 million | 16.29 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 million | 0 | 6.34 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.91 million | 0 | 128.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.89 million | 39.34 million | 128.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 279.83 million | 37.21 million | 346.28 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More economy & growth data for Afghanistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.59 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -6.24 Percent per annum (2022)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0182 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 7.38 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 0.0342 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 14.55 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdrs holdings, sdr in Afghanistan?
- Sdrs holdings, sdr in Afghanistan was 296.47 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 346.28 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Afghanistan rank for sdrs holdings, sdr?
- Afghanistan ranks 83rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdrs holdings, sdr rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDRs holdings, SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.