25_SDR holdings in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 25_SDR holdings was 6.97 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in Zimbabwe, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 6.97 million for 25_sdr holdings in 2026.
That represents a change of up 233.4% on the previous year and down 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in Zimbabwe peaked at 661.37 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
Zimbabwe ranks 162nd of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
25_SDR holdings in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 936,598 | — |
| 1991 | 363,504 | -61.2% |
| 1992 | 13,717 | -96.2% |
| 1993 | 2.63 million | +19056.1% |
| 1994 | 692,172 | -73.7% |
| 1995 | 295,075 | -57.4% |
| 1996 | 1.28 million | +332.8% |
| 1997 | 641,779 | -49.8% |
| 1998 | 7.81 million | +1117.5% |
| 1999 | 1.55 million | -80.1% |
| 2000 | 19,505 | -98.7% |
| 2001 | 225,723 | +1057.2% |
| 2002 | 6,705 | -97.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 14,237 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 250.71 million | — |
| 2011 | 261.32 million | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 144.35 million | -44.8% |
| 2013 | 139.43 million | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 143.51 million | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 127.89 million | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 130.47 million | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 109.12 million | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 114.78 million | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 17.89 million | -84.4% |
| 2020 | 2.32 million | -87.0% |
| 2021 | 1.72 million | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 661.37 million | +38363.4% |
| 2023 | 44.15 million | -93.3% |
| 2024 | 6.61 million | -85.0% |
| 2025 | 2.09 million | -68.4% |
| 2026 | 6.97 million | +233.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 6.97 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 112.53 million, 6% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 6.97 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 103.21 million, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +38363.4% | 1.72 million | 661.37 million |
| 1993 | +19056.1% | 13,717 | 2.63 million |
| 1998 | +1117.5% | 641,779 | 7.81 million |
| 2001 | +1057.2% | 19,505 | 225,723 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.62 million | 13,717 | 7.81 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,617 | 0 | 225,723 | 10 |
| 2010s | 143.95 million | 17.89 million | 261.32 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.60 million | 1.72 million | 661.37 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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 25_sdr holdings in Zimbabwe?
- 25_sdr holdings in Zimbabwe was 6.97 million in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 661.37 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- Zimbabwe ranks 162nd out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.7%. 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 25_SDR holdings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Holdings of SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement existing reserves. They are valued on the basis of a basket of currencies of four key international currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders. SDRs are allocated to Fund members that are participants in the Fund’s Operations Division for SDRs and Administered Accounts in proportion to their quotas. Data are sourced from IMF records.