Macao: Foreign exchange reserves
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The most recent value is 235.01 billion Macao Pataca as of December 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 232.58 billion Macao Pataca. Historically, the average for Macao from February 2012 to December 2024 is 171.1 billion Macao Pataca. The minimum of 120.33 billion Macao Pataca was recorded in April 2014, while the maximum of 235.01 billion Macao Pataca was reached in December 2024.
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- Measure: billion Macao Pataca
- Source: Monetary Authority of Macao
| Recent values | Macao: Foreign exchange reserves, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2024 Dec | 235.01 |
| 2024 Nov | 232.58 |
| 2024 Oct | 228.64 |
| 2024 Sep | 230.57 |
| 2024 Aug | 228.86 |
| 2024 Jul | 228.97 |
| 2024 Jun | 232.27 |
| 2024 May | 228.4 |
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Definition: Foreign exchange reserves consist of foreign currency, deposits denominated in foreign
currency, Monetary Gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and Reserve position in the
International Monetary Fund (IMF). Foreign exchange reserves are held by monetary authorities
to finance trade imbalances, check the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and address
other issues under the purview of the central bank.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terms of trade | 92.16 | 2021 | percent |
| Trade openness | 142.01 | 2023 | percent |
| Exports, percent of GDP | 92.68 | 2023 | percent |
| Exports, billion dollars | 41.84 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Growth of exports | 92.86 | 2023 | percent |
| Imports, percent of GDP | 49.32 | 2023 | percent |
| Imports, billion dollars | 23.20 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Foreign Direct Investment, percent of GDP | 4.94 | 2023 | percent |
| Foreign Direct Investment, billion dollars | 0.53 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Portfolio investment inflows, equities | 5.58 | 2023 | million dollars (current) |
| Current account, percent of GDP | 36.03 | 2023 | percent |
| Current account, in dollars | 16.95 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Trade balance, percent of GDP | 43.36 | 2023 | percent |
| Trade balance, in dollars | 20.43 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Reserves | 27.77 | 2023 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Remittances, percent of GDP | 0.19 | 2023 | percent |
| Remittances | 90.00 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |
| Net errors and omissions | -5,224.20 | 2023 | million USD |
| Foreign exchange reserves | 235.01 | 12/2024 | billion |