SDRs holdings, SDR in Middle East and Central Asia
Middle East and Central Asia: SDRs holdings, SDR was 42.14 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
42.14 billion
Change on year
up 0.4%
Rank
5th
of 12 groups
All-time high
45.75 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDRs holdings, SDR in Middle East and Central Asia, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdrs holdings, sdr in Middle East and Central Asia is 42.14 billion, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 142.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdrs holdings, sdr in Middle East and Central Asia peaked at 45.75 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDRs holdings, SDR in Middle East and Central Asia, 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 | 34.42 million | — |
| 1971 | 83.77 million | +143.4% |
| 1972 | 183.09 million | +118.6% |
| 1973 | 231.11 million | +26.2% |
| 1974 | 240.14 million | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 223.59 million | -6.9% |
| 1976 | 238.64 million | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 250.99 million | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 284.46 million | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 660.86 million | +132.3% |
| 1980 | 764.62 million | +15.7% |
| 1981 | 1.06 billion | +39.1% |
| 1982 | 1.51 billion | +41.7% |
| 1983 | 1.26 billion | -16.3% |
| 1984 | 1.44 billion | +13.9% |
| 1985 | 1.45 billion | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 1.35 billion | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 1.44 billion | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 1.11 billion | -23.0% |
| 1989 | 1.31 billion | +18.1% |
| 1990 | 963.74 million | -26.5% |
| 1991 | 1.05 billion | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 834.42 million | -20.6% |
| 1993 | 1.07 billion | +28.4% |
| 1994 | 1.20 billion | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 1.39 billion | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 1.72 billion | +23.2% |
| 1997 | 1.95 billion | +13.4% |
| 1998 | 1.73 billion | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 1.12 billion | -35.2% |
| 2000 | 1.18 billion | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 1.21 billion | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1.34 billion | +11.2% |
| 2003 | 1.63 billion | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 2.01 billion | +23.5% |
| 2005 | 2.00 billion | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 2.08 billion | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 1.93 billion | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 1.98 billion | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 19.70 billion | +893.3% |
| 2010 | 19.47 billion | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 19.03 billion | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 18.52 billion | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 18.17 billion | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 17.87 billion | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 17.39 billion | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 14.94 billion | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 14.76 billion | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 14.83 billion | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 14.73 billion | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 14.37 billion | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 45.75 billion | +218.4% |
| 2022 | 41.84 billion | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 41.64 billion | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 41.98 billion | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 42.14 billion | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 243.11 million | 34.42 million | 660.86 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.27 billion | 764.62 million | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.30 billion | 834.42 million | 1.95 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.51 billion | 1.18 billion | 19.70 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.97 billion | 14.73 billion | 19.47 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.95 billion | 14.37 billion | 45.75 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Middle East and Central Asia
More economy & growth data for Middle East and Central Asia
- SDRs holdings, US dollar 57.72 billion (2025)
- IMF Quota, SDR 36.25 billion (2025)
- IMF Quota, US dollar 49.64 billion (2025)
- Outstanding Purchase (GRA), SDR 15.90 billion (2025)
- Outstanding Purchase (GRA), US dollar 21.77 billion (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR 53.99 billion (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar 73.94 billion (2025)
- Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR 1.96 billion (2025)
- Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), US dollar 2.69 billion (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdrs holdings, sdr in Middle East and Central Asia?
- Sdrs holdings, sdr in Middle East and Central Asia was 42.14 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Middle East and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.75 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Middle East and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Middle East and Central Asia rank for sdrs holdings, sdr?
- Middle East and Central Asia ranks 5th out of 12 groups with data for 2025.
- Is sdrs holdings, sdr rising or falling in Middle East and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East and Central Asia 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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