# Angola Reserves Drop to US$15.2 Billion

> Angola's central bank reports gross reserves fell to US$15.23 billion in September, down 0.6% from August.
- Title: Angola Reserves Drop to US$15.2 Billion · The Rio Times
- Summary: Angola's central bank reports gross reserves fell to US$15.23 billion in September, down 0.6% from August. Angola's gross international reserves dropped to…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/angola-reserves-dip-to-us-15-2-billion-september-2026
- Author: Amina Diarra
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:14:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: angola, bna, gross reserves, central bank, us dollars, international reserves, oil producer, kwanza, foreign debt, import cover, news, world
## Angola Reserves Data
Angola's gross international reserves ended September at US$15.23 billion, down US$87 million (0.6%) from August's US$15.32 billion.
## Why It Matters
Reserves pay for imports, service foreign debt, and support the kwanza, sitting 4.2% below the US$15.90 billion held at the end of 2025.
## Market Forecast
The September level sits close to a market forecast of US$15.0 billion and just under August's US$15.3 billion.
## Who Manages Reserves
The Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA) is the central bank that manages reserves and publishes the daily series.
## Recent Trend
Reserves peaked at US$15.35 billion on Wednesday 16 September and bottomed at US$15.19 billion on Monday 28 September.
## October Decline
The latest daily reading on Thursday 15 October shows reserves at US$15.17 billion, US$62 million below September's end.
## 2026 Range
Reserves ranged from US$14.87 billion in June to US$16.25 billion in April, with September at US$15.23 billion.
## What It Means for US Readers
US investors in Angolan debt and firms operating there monitor reserves as a buffer against missed payments.
## What's Unknown
The BNA series does not itemize debt service, currency sales, gold valuation, or state payments affecting reserves.
## What Comes Next
The October close will be the BNA reading for Friday 30 October, with no announced Monetary Policy Committee decision.
## Key takeaway

Angola's gross international reserves dropped to US$15.23 billion in September, 4.2% below the end of 2025.