South Korea vs Yemen Arab Republic: Reserves excluding gold
South Korea
308.07 billion SDR
in 2025
Yemen Arab Republic
212.43 million SDR
in 1989
South Korea rank
9th
Yemen Arab Republic rank
6th
Reserves excluding gold over time
- South Korea
- Yemen Arab Republic
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 308.07 billion SDR against 212.43 million SDR in Yemen Arab Republic, a difference of 307.86 billion SDR.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1,450.2 times Yemen Arab Republic's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 9th and Yemen Arab Republic ranks 6th of 188 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Yemen Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.45 billion SDR | 628.58 million SDR | 819.04 million SDR | South Korea |
| 1980s | 4.08 billion SDR | 443.63 million SDR | 3.64 billion SDR | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reserves excluding gold, South Korea or Yemen Arab Republic?
- South Korea, at 308.07 billion SDR against 212.43 million SDR in Yemen Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in reserves excluding gold between South Korea and Yemen Arab Republic?
- 307.86 billion SDR, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Yemen Arab Republic?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 1989.
- How do South Korea and Yemen Arab Republic rank globally for reserves excluding gold?
- South Korea ranks 9th and Yemen Arab Republic ranks 6th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Reserves excluding gold (SDR). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April