24_International reserves in Venezuela

Venezuela: 24_International reserves was 3.51 billion excluding gold in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
3.51 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 25.7%
World rank
110th
of 175 countries
All-time high
24.93 billion excluding gold
in 2006
All-time low
2.79 billion excluding gold
in 2017
Years of data
29
1990–2018

24_International reserves in Venezuela, 1990–2018

5.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B25.0B1990200420181990: 4.0B excluding gold1991: 8.9B excluding gold1992: 10.0B excluding gold1993: 8.6B excluding gold1994: 7.5B excluding gold1995: 7.7B excluding gold1996: 6.5B excluding gold1997: 12.5B excluding gold1998: 12.6B excluding gold1999: 10.5B excluding gold2000: 11.4B excluding gold2001: 12.0B excluding gold2002: 6.2B excluding gold2003: 9.9B excluding gold2004: 17.8B excluding gold2005: 19.9B excluding gold2006: 24.9B excluding gold2007: 23.9B excluding gold2008: 20.2B excluding gold2009: 17.6B excluding gold2010: 15.3B excluding gold2011: 10.3B excluding gold2012: 7.5B excluding gold2013: 7.4B excluding gold2014: 6.8B excluding gold2015: 7.8B excluding gold2016: 4.7B excluding gold2017: 2.8B excluding gold2018: 3.5B excluding gold

Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Venezuela is 3.51 billion excluding gold, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 25.7% on the previous year and down 82.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Venezuela peaked at 24.93 billion excluding gold in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2.79 billion excluding gold, in 2017.

That places Venezuela 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

24_International reserves in Venezuela, year by year

Annual values for 24_International reserves (excluding gold) in Venezuela, 1990 to 2018.
Year excluding gold Change
1990 4.04 billion excluding gold —
1991 8.88 billion excluding gold +119.7%
1992 9.97 billion excluding gold +12.3%
1993 8.58 billion excluding gold -13.9%
1994 7.53 billion excluding gold -12.2%
1995 7.75 billion excluding gold +2.9%
1996 6.54 billion excluding gold -15.6%
1997 12.54 billion excluding gold +91.6%
1998 12.59 billion excluding gold +0.5%
1999 10.53 billion excluding gold -16.4%
2000 11.41 billion excluding gold +8.4%
2001 12.04 billion excluding gold +5.5%
2002 6.16 billion excluding gold -48.9%
2003 9.92 billion excluding gold +61.2%
2004 17.84 billion excluding gold +79.8%
2005 19.93 billion excluding gold +11.7%
2006 24.93 billion excluding gold +25.1%
2007 23.91 billion excluding gold -4.1%
2008 20.25 billion excluding gold -15.3%
2009 17.55 billion excluding gold -13.3%
2010 15.28 billion excluding gold -13.0%
2011 10.32 billion excluding gold -32.4%
2012 7.48 billion excluding gold -27.5%
2013 7.36 billion excluding gold -1.6%
2014 6.79 billion excluding gold -7.7%
2015 7.85 billion excluding gold +15.5%
2016 4.72 billion excluding gold -39.9%
2017 2.79 billion excluding gold -40.9%
2018 3.51 billion excluding gold +25.7%

Venezuela compared with similar countries

  • Venezuela's 3.51 billion excluding gold is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.61 billion excluding gold, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Venezuela's 3.51 billion excluding gold is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.67 billion excluding gold, 75% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.89 billion excluding gold 4.04 billion excluding gold 12.59 billion excluding gold 10
2000s 16.39 billion excluding gold 6.16 billion excluding gold 24.93 billion excluding gold 10
2010s 7.34 billion excluding gold 2.79 billion excluding gold 15.28 billion excluding gold 9

Countries ranked near Venezuela

  1. 107 Croatia 4.15 billion excluding gold compare
  2. 108 Uganda 3.77 billion excluding gold compare
  3. 109 Tajikistan 3.71 billion excluding gold compare
  4. 111 Botswana 3.37 billion excluding gold compare
  5. 112 Mozambique 3.34 billion excluding gold compare
  6. 113 Namibia 3.24 billion excluding gold compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 24_international reserves in Venezuela?
24_international reserves in Venezuela was 3.51 billion excluding gold in 2018, according to IMF.
What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 24.93 billion excluding gold in 2006.
What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was 2.79 billion excluding gold in 2017.
How does Venezuela rank for 24_international reserves?
Venezuela ranks 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2018.
Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela data come from?
The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
24_International reserves (excluding gold)
Unit
excluding gold
Source
IMF
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
175 places, 6,120 data points, 1990–2026
Last refreshed

The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).