Germany

Germany's IMF membership began in 1952 and its SDR allocation reflects its position as Europe's largest economy. German reunification in 1990 led to an increase in quota share. Germany plays a critical role in the eurozone and consistently maintains holdings close to its allocation levels, reflecting its strong balance of payments position and role as a net creditor.

Current Allocation

SDR 26.6B

2026

Current Holdings

SDR 25.0B

-6.1% vs allocation

IMF Quota Share

5.31%

SDR 26.6B quota

Allocation Growth

+13085%

Since 1970

Initial SDR Allocation

First Allocation Year

1970

Initial SDR Allocation

SDR 202M

Initial Quota Share

5.31%

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	202	202	5.31%	+0	West Germany — original allocation
1981	1,211	1,300	4.95%	+89	—
1991	1,868	2,000	5.54%	+132	Reunification; combined West+East Germany
2001	5,025	4,800	6%	-225	—
2011	13,008	14,000	5.81%	+992	—
2021	26,634	25,500	5.31%	-1,134	2021 allocation
2026Current	26,634	25,000	5.31%	-1,634	Current status

2026 — Current SDR Status

Total Allocation

SDR 26,634M

Current Holdings

SDR 25,000M

IMF Quota (SDR)

SDR 26,634M

Status

▼ Net Borrower (-6.1%)