How important is the euro compared to other currencies on a global scale?

Jul 28, 2023 | Euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently published its report on the international role of the Euro. Interesting findings about the role and competitiveness of the Euro can be derived:

1️⃣In the last years, the role of the euro did not change significantly.

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2️⃣ The euro remains the second most important currency.

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3️⃣Share of euro in global official holdings of foreign exchange reserves increased by 0.5% to 20.5% in 2022, while share of US dollar declined.

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4️⃣  Share of euro in outstanding stock of international debt securities increases by 1% to 22%.

Note that all figures are from the paper.

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