2009 and 2021 SDR Allocations Compared by Use The 2021 Special Drawing Rights allocation was a considerable success, surpassing the 2009 allocation by every indicator
Nominal dollar values of 2009 allocation are adjusted for inflation. The usable amount of both allocations represents the 2021 share of the allocation going to emerging and developing economies, excluding China. Exchange or debt relief uses of SDRs are not necessarily additive with fiscal uses. Exchange uses of SDRs does not represent peak use. Reserves use of SDRs is difficult to quantify and not included, but it is likely significant in both allocations.