Ghana’s Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) holdings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rose to US$1.45 billion by the end of December 2025, reflecting a gradual improvement in the country’s external reserve position.
According to the Bank of Ghana’s Q4 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, this marks an increase from the US$1.38 billion recorded in January 2025. The growth, though modest, signals steady efforts to reinforce the country’s financial buffers amid ongoing economic adjustments.
SDRs are international reserve assets designed to support member countries’ official reserves. While they are not a currency, they can be exchanged for freely usable currencies, making them a valuable tool for managing liquidity, especially during periods of economic pressure.
By the close of December 2025, Ghana’s total gross international reserves stood at US$13.8 billion. These reserves play a critical role in maintaining stability in the external sector and supporting the country’s balance of payments.
A closer look at the composition of the reserves shows that short-term foreign assets held by the central bank amounted to US$9.51 billion, while long-term foreign assets were valued at US$166 million. Meanwhile, foreign liabilities stood at US$4.75 billion.
The increase in SDR holdings, alongside movements in other reserve components, underscores continued policy efforts to strengthen Ghana’s external position and improve resilience against global economic shocks.
