14:45 - 20.02.2026

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February 20, Fineko/abc.az. According to IMF forecasts, in 2026, Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves will reach $85.146 bn (a rise of 0.1%), ABC.AZ informs, referring to IMF’s report.

At the same time, CBA’s foreign exchange reserves will amount to $10.688 bn (with a drop of 7.18%) and the assets of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan - $74.458 bn (a rise of 1.25%).

Anna Bordon, the head of the IMF mission to Azerbaijan, said following her visit to Baku on February 4-17 that the combined reserves of the CBA and SOFAZ will continue to grow, but at a slower pace: "Strategic foreign exchange reserves increased from $70 bn at the end of 2024 up to $85 bn by the end of 2025. The risks to the forecast remain generally balanced, but external uncertainty remains high."

According to IMF's expectations, in 2027, strategic foreign exchange reserves will reach $84.749 bn (-0.47%), where the CBA accounts for $9.709 bn (-9.16%), SOFAZ - $75.04 bn (+0.78%). In 2028, these figures are projected at $84.42 bn (-0.39%), $8.904 bn (-8.29%), and $75.516 bn (+0.63%), respectively.

In turn, in 2029, country's strategic foreign exchange reserves are expected to reach $84.966 bn (+0.65%), CBA reserves - $8.754 bn (-1.68%), SOFAZ assets - $76.212 bn (+0.92%), in 2030, respectively, $85.779 bn (+0.96%), CBA - 8.599 bn (-1.77%), SOFAZ - $77.18 bn (+1.27%), and in 2031, respectively, $86.46 bn (+0.79%), CBA - $8.103 bn (-5.77%), SOFAZ - $78.357 bn (+1.53%).