Total Reserves in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Total Reserves was 406.75 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Zimbabwe, 2000–2016
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 406.75 for total reserves in 2016.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and up 179.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Zimbabwe peaked at 659.21 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 73.42, in 2001.
That places Zimbabwe 144th out of 164 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130.81 | 73.42 | 224.59 | 7 |
| 2010s | 482.86 | 363.37 | 659.21 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 141 Solomon Islands 487.54 compare
- 142 Eswatini 440.69 compare
- 143 Vanuatu 420.59 compare
- 145 Saint Kitts and Nevis 363.22 compare
- 146 Suriname 353.17 compare
- 147 San Marino 338.96 compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 60,892 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Zimbabwe?
- Total reserves in Zimbabwe was 406.75 in 2016, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 659.21 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.42 in 2001.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for total reserves?
- Zimbabwe ranks 144th out of 164 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.