24_International reserves in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 24_International reserves was 763.28 million excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
763.28 million excluding gold
Change on year
up 133.0%
World rank
146th
of 175 countries
All-time high
782.12 million excluding gold
in 2022
All-time low
69.14 million excluding gold
in 2020
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Zimbabwe, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Zimbabwe is 763.28 million excluding gold, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 133.0% on the previous year and up 137.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Zimbabwe peaked at 782.12 million excluding gold in 2022 and was at its lowest, 69.14 million excluding gold, in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 146th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 117.71 million excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 121.75 million excluding gold | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 327.33 million excluding gold | +168.9% |
| 1993 | 219.01 million excluding gold | -33.1% |
| 1994 | 500.29 million excluding gold | +128.4% |
| 1995 | 540.93 million excluding gold | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 559.72 million excluding gold | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 390.82 million excluding gold | -30.2% |
| 1998 | 130.23 million excluding gold | -66.7% |
| 1999 | 130.05 million excluding gold | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 228.50 million excluding gold | +75.7% |
| 2001 | 168.64 million excluding gold | -26.2% |
| 2002 | 79.12 million excluding gold | -53.1% |
| 2003 | 85.19 million excluding gold | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 163.80 million excluding gold | +92.3% |
| 2005 | 174.40 million excluding gold | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 125.57 million excluding gold | -28.0% |
| 2007 | 125.50 million excluding gold | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 109.54 million excluding gold | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 72.09 million excluding gold | -34.2% |
| 2010 | 617.91 million excluding gold | +757.1% |
| 2011 | 699.34 million excluding gold | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 624.12 million excluding gold | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 499.24 million excluding gold | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 349.52 million excluding gold | -30.0% |
| 2015 | 274.16 million excluding gold | -21.6% |
| 2016 | 321.30 million excluding gold | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 417.24 million excluding gold | +29.9% |
| 2018 | 152.99 million excluding gold | -63.3% |
| 2019 | 113.97 million excluding gold | -25.5% |
| 2020 | 69.14 million excluding gold | -39.3% |
| 2021 | 129.04 million excluding gold | +86.6% |
| 2022 | 782.12 million excluding gold | +506.1% |
| 2023 | 169.93 million excluding gold | -78.3% |
| 2024 | 77.64 million excluding gold | -54.3% |
| 2025 | 327.66 million excluding gold | +322.0% |
| 2026 | 763.28 million excluding gold | +133.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 763.28 million excluding gold is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.61 billion excluding gold, 21% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 763.28 million excluding gold is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 billion excluding gold, 59% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +757.1% | 72.09 million excluding gold | 617.91 million excluding gold |
| 2022 | +506.1% | 129.04 million excluding gold | 782.12 million excluding gold |
| 2025 | +322.0% | 77.64 million excluding gold | 327.66 million excluding gold |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 303.78 million excluding gold | 117.71 million excluding gold | 559.72 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 133.23 million excluding gold | 72.09 million excluding gold | 228.50 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 406.98 million excluding gold | 113.97 million excluding gold | 699.34 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.26 million excluding gold | 69.14 million excluding gold | 782.12 million excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 143 Guinea 921.68 million excluding gold compare
- 144 Netherlands Antilles 871.00 million excluding gold compare
- 145 Congo 822.33 million excluding gold compare
- 147 East Timor 742.49 million excluding gold compare
- 148 Seychelles 737.51 million excluding gold compare
- 149 Solomon Islands 697.38 million excluding gold compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Zimbabwe?
- 24_international reserves in Zimbabwe was 763.28 million excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 782.12 million excluding gold in 2022.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.14 million excluding gold in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for 24_international reserves?
- Zimbabwe ranks 146th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).