Gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Gold reserves at market value was 4.40 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.40 billion SDR
Change on year
up 67.4%
World rank
53rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
4.40 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
246.48 million SDR
in 1992
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria, 1991–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria is 4.40 billion SDR, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 67.4% on the previous year and up 345.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria peaked at 4.40 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 246.48 million SDR, in 1992.
That places Bulgaria 53rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 251.40 million SDR | — |
| 1992 | 246.48 million SDR | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 289.24 million SDR | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 270.67 million SDR | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 268.24 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 264.75 million SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 277.07 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 264.38 million SDR | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 271.44 million SDR | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 270.37 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 282.77 million SDR | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 323.18 million SDR | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 359.84 million SDR | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 361.14 million SDR | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 459.35 million SDR | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 540.41 million SDR | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 674.97 million SDR | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 723.80 million SDR | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 889.73 million SDR | +22.9% |
| 2010 | 1.17 billion SDR | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 1.28 billion SDR | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 1.39 billion SDR | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 1.01 billion SDR | -27.6% |
| 2014 | 1.07 billion SDR | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 988.46 million SDR | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 1.10 billion SDR | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 1.18 billion SDR | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 1.20 billion SDR | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 1.43 billion SDR | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 1.72 billion SDR | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 1.71 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1.79 billion SDR | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 2.02 billion SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 2.63 billion SDR | +30.2% |
| 2025 | 4.40 billion SDR | +67.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 4.40 billion SDR is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 4.40 billion SDR is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.40 billion SDR, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 267.08 million SDR | 246.48 million SDR | 289.24 million SDR | 9 |
| 2000s | 488.56 million SDR | 270.37 million SDR | 889.73 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.18 billion SDR | 988.46 million SDR | 1.43 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 billion SDR | 1.71 billion SDR | 4.40 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More financial sector data for Bulgaria
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 20.89 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 15.25 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 20.89 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria?
- Gold reserves at market value in Bulgaria was 4.40 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 4.40 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.48 million SDR in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Bulgaria ranks 53rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 345.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gold reserves at market value (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April