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 145th out of 165 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.
Total Reserves in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 214.43 | — |
| 2001 | 73.42 | -65.8% |
| 2002 | 90.07 | +22.7% |
| 2003 | 91.53 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 224.59 | +145.4% |
| 2007 | 145.76 | -35.1% |
| 2008 | 75.9 | -47.9% |
| 2011 | 659.21 | +768.5% |
| 2012 | 574.45 | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 474.5 | -17.4% |
| 2014 | 363.37 | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 418.9 | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 406.75 | -2.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 406.75 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,831, 11% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 406.75 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 835.83, 49% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +768.5% | 75.9 | 659.21 |
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
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 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 145th out of 165 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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About this data
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.