Zimbabwe Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves was $468.2M in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves stood at $468.2M in 2025, a decline of +$16.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $468.2M by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 153rd globally.
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves have fluctuated significantly over the past six decades, with the country's all-time peak of $887,899,728.60 in 1995 vastly exceeding its current ranking of #153 globally. Conversely, the foreign reserves plummeted to an all-time trough of $33,405,021.01 in 2020, underscoring the country's economic challenges. Notably, Zimbabwe's foreign reserves have consistently trailed behind those of its peer countries, such as St. Lucia, which has a higher ranking and a foreign reserve value of $478,973,279.08. As of 2025, Zimbabwe's foreign reserves stand at $468,227,380.57, still far below its 1995 peak. The country's economic trajectory has been marked by periods of instability, and a sustained recovery in foreign reserves will require concerted efforts to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment. A significant improvement in the country's economic fundamentals, such as a stable exchange rate and a robust trade balance, would be necessary to alter the trajectory of Zimbabwe's foreign reserves and improve its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $504.2M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $486.2M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $468.2M | - | - |
| 2025 | $468.2M | −$16.7M | #153 |
| 2024 | $485.0M | +$369.4M | #125 |
| 2023 | $115.5M | −$483.1M | #162 |
| 2022 | $598.6M | −$240.2M | #149 |
| 2021 | $838.8M | +$805.4M | #139 |
| 2020 | $33.4M | −$117.8M | #171 |
| 2019 | $151.2M | +$64.3M | #169 |
| 2018 | $87.0M | −$205.7M | #170 |
| 2017 | $292.6M | −$114.6M | #158 |
| 2016 | $407.2M | −$27.4M | #149 |
| 2015 | $434.6M | +$70.8M | #151 |
| 2014 | $363.8M | −$111.1M | #156 |
| 2013 | $475.0M | −$100.6M | #151 |
| 2012 | $575.6M | −$84.7M | #143 |
| 2011 | $660.2M | −$71.5M | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves was $468.2M in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves peaked at $887.9M in 1995.
The lowest foreign reserves in Zimbabwe was $33.4M in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 153rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves is projected to reach $468.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Zimbabwe's foreign reserves was approximately 468.23 million ($468.2M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Zimbabwe in 2025 was $468.2M. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_reserves,
title = {Zimbabwe Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}