Ghana’s allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased to US$1.45 billion as at the end of September 2025, the Bank of Ghana has disclosed.
According to the Q3 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin released by the central bank, the latest figure marks an improvement from the US$1.38 billion recorded in January 2025, signalling a modest strengthening of the country’s external reserve position over the period.
The SDR allocation forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s gross international reserves, which stood at US$11.6 billion at the end of September 2025.
Special Drawing Rights are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of member countries. Although SDRs are not a currency, they represent a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF members and can be exchanged to provide liquidity support when needed. As a result, they play an important role in strengthening external buffers and supporting balance of payments needs, particularly during periods of economic stress.
The report further revealed that the central bank’s short-term foreign assets were valued at US$9.3 billion, while long-term foreign assets amounted to US$219 million during the review period. Meanwhile, the Bank of Ghana’s foreign liabilities stood at US$5.21 billion.
Overall, the increase in SDR holdings, together with developments in Ghana’s broader reserve position, reflects ongoing efforts to bolster external buffers as the country continues with macroeconomic adjustments and gradual economic recovery.
Source: norvanreport
