Brazil

Brazil's relationship with the IMF has transformed dramatically. From being a frequent borrower during the debt crises of the 1980s and 1990s, Brazil emerged as a creditor nation and even repaid all IMF loans ahead of schedule in 2005. Brazil's growing quota reflects its position as the world's 9th largest economy. As a BRICS member, Brazil advocates for emerging market representation in IMF governance reform.

Current Allocation

SDR 11.0B

2026

Current Holdings

SDR 11.5B

+4.1% vs allocation

IMF Quota Share

2.32%

SDR 11.0B quota

Allocation Growth

+17316%

Since 1970

Initial SDR Allocation

First Allocation Year

1970

Initial SDR Allocation

SDR 63M

Initial Quota Share

1.67%

SDR Allocation & Holdings Over Time

Allocation

Holdings

IMF Quota Share Evolution (%)

Decade-by-Decade SDR Status

Year	Allocation (M SDR)	Holdings (M SDR)	Quota Share	Net Position	Note
1970	63	63	1.67%	+0	Founding member
1981	395	300	1.61%	-95	—
1991	957	800	1.46%	-157	Brazil drew on IMF during debt crisis
2001	2,171	1,900	1.42%	-271	Repeat IMF borrower; economic reforms ongoing
2011	4,251	4,500	2.32%	+250	Emerging market quota reforms
2021	11,042	11,200	2.32%	+158	2021 allocation; Brazil now a creditor
2026Current	11,042	11,500	2.32%	+458	Current status

2026 — Current SDR Status

Total Allocation

SDR 11,042M

Current Holdings

SDR 11,500M

IMF Quota (SDR)

SDR 11,042M

Status

– Balanced (4.1%)