Gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gold reserves at market value was 0 SDR in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 SDR
World rank
120th
of 166 countries
All-time high
169.82 million SDR
in 1982
All-time low
0 SDR
in 2002
Years of data
69
1950–2023
Gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2023, gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0 SDR. That is the lowest value across all 69 years on record.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 169.82 million SDR in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 SDR, in 2002.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 120th out of 166 countries with data for 2023, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 59.49 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 72.41 million SDR | +21.7% |
| 1952 | 79.35 million SDR | +9.6% |
| 1953 | 100.17 million SDR | +26.2% |
| 1954 | 115.14 million SDR | +14.9% |
| 1955 | 115.89 million SDR | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 121.70 million SDR | +5.0% |
| 1957 | 80.99 million SDR | -33.4% |
| 1958 | 83.17 million SDR | +2.7% |
| 1959 | 42.08 million SDR | -49.4% |
| 1960 | 30.51 million SDR | -27.5% |
| 1961 | 4.01 million SDR | -86.9% |
| 1962 | 1.09 million SDR | -72.9% |
| 1963 | 2.14 million SDR | +96.8% |
| 1964 | 2.91 million SDR | +36.2% |
| 1965 | 3.13 million SDR | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 3.48 million SDR | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 4.12 million SDR | +18.2% |
| 1968 | 15.00 million SDR | +264.2% |
| 1969 | 55.23 million SDR | +268.2% |
| 1970 | 53.25 million SDR | -3.6% |
| 1971 | 57.83 million SDR | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 86.91 million SDR | +50.3% |
| 1973 | 136.22 million SDR | +56.7% |
| 1974 | 76.16 million SDR | -44.1% |
| 1975 | 31.15 million SDR | -59.1% |
| 1976 | 30.16 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 35.31 million SDR | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 53.43 million SDR | +51.3% |
| 1979 | 97.94 million SDR | +83.3% |
| 1980 | 137.74 million SDR | +40.6% |
| 1981 | 122.26 million SDR | -11.2% |
| 1982 | 169.82 million SDR | +38.9% |
| 1983 | 160.33 million SDR | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 146.57 million SDR | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 132.48 million SDR | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 149.24 million SDR | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 166.52 million SDR | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 137.19 million SDR | -17.6% |
| 1989 | 65.91 million SDR | -52.0% |
| 1990 | 29.23 million SDR | -55.7% |
| 1991 | 7.17 million SDR | -75.5% |
| 1992 | 6.79 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 6.26 million SDR | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 7.35 million SDR | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 7.28 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 11.71 million SDR | +60.8% |
| 2002 | 0 SDR | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2004 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2005 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2006 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2007 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2008 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2009 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2010 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2011 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2012 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2013 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2014 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2015 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2016 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2017 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2018 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2019 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2020 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2021 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2022 | 0 SDR | — |
| 2023 | 0 SDR | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +268.2% | 15.00 million SDR | 55.23 million SDR |
| 1968 | +264.2% | 4.12 million SDR | 15.00 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 87.04 million SDR | 42.08 million SDR | 121.70 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.16 million SDR | 1.09 million SDR | 55.23 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 65.84 million SDR | 30.16 million SDR | 136.22 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 138.81 million SDR | 65.91 million SDR | 169.82 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.83 million SDR | 6.26 million SDR | 29.23 million SDR | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 4 |
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More financial sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gold reserves at market value in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0 SDR in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 169.82 million SDR in 1982.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SDR in 2002.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 120th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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