Gold reserves at market value in France
France: Gold reserves at market value was 249.89 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
249.89 billion SDR
Change on year
up 59.4%
World rank
4th
of 166 countries
All-time high
249.89 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
577.23 million SDR
in 1952
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at market value in France, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
France recorded 249.89 billion SDR for gold reserves at market value in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.4% on the previous year and up 317.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in France peaked at 249.89 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 577.23 million SDR, in 1952.
That places France 4th out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value in France, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 656.37 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 592.15 million SDR | -9.8% |
| 1952 | 577.23 million SDR | -2.5% |
| 1953 | 611.94 million SDR | +6.0% |
| 1954 | 708.86 million SDR | +15.8% |
| 1955 | 941.04 million SDR | +32.8% |
| 1956 | 921.62 million SDR | -2.1% |
| 1957 | 581.00 million SDR | -37.0% |
| 1958 | 751.76 million SDR | +29.4% |
| 1959 | 1.29 billion SDR | +72.0% |
| 1960 | 1.67 billion SDR | +29.1% |
| 1961 | 2.13 billion SDR | +27.6% |
| 1962 | 2.59 billion SDR | +21.7% |
| 1963 | 3.18 billion SDR | +22.8% |
| 1964 | 3.74 billion SDR | +17.6% |
| 1965 | 4.72 billion SDR | +26.2% |
| 1966 | 5.27 billion SDR | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 5.26 billion SDR | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 4.64 billion SDR | -11.8% |
| 1969 | 3.57 billion SDR | -23.1% |
| 1970 | 3.77 billion SDR | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 4.05 billion SDR | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 6.02 billion SDR | +48.8% |
| 1973 | 9.39 billion SDR | +56.0% |
| 1974 | 15.37 billion SDR | +63.7% |
| 1975 | 12.09 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 11.72 billion SDR | -3.1% |
| 1977 | 13.81 billion SDR | +17.8% |
| 1978 | 17.69 billion SDR | +28.2% |
| 1979 | 31.84 billion SDR | +79.9% |
| 1980 | 37.83 billion SDR | +18.8% |
| 1981 | 27.95 billion SDR | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 33.90 billion SDR | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 29.83 billion SDR | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 25.74 billion SDR | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 24.37 billion SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 26.16 billion SDR | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 27.93 billion SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 24.95 billion SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 24.98 billion SDR | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 22.15 billion SDR | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 20.23 billion SDR | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 19.84 billion SDR | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 23.28 billion SDR | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 21.49 billion SDR | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 21.30 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 21.02 billion SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 17.61 billion SDR | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 20.92 billion SDR | +18.8% |
| 1999 | 20.56 billion SDR | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 20.48 billion SDR | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 21.40 billion SDR | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 24.52 billion SDR | +14.6% |
| 2003 | 27.31 billion SDR | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 27.07 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 32.61 billion SDR | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 36.95 billion SDR | +13.3% |
| 2007 | 44.16 billion SDR | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 45.24 billion SDR | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 54.32 billion SDR | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 71.46 billion SDR | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 78.08 billion SDR | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 84.77 billion SDR | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 61.24 billion SDR | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 65.18 billion SDR | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 59.90 billion SDR | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 66.76 billion SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 71.30 billion SDR | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 72.17 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 86.26 billion SDR | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 102.84 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 101.87 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 106.69 billion SDR | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 120.44 billion SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 156.75 billion SDR | +30.2% |
| 2025 | 249.89 billion SDR | +59.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 249.89 billion SDR is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 65.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 249.89 billion SDR is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.40 billion SDR, 56.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 763.47 million SDR | 577.23 million SDR | 1.29 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.68 billion SDR | 1.67 billion SDR | 5.27 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.57 billion SDR | 3.77 billion SDR | 31.84 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.36 billion SDR | 24.37 billion SDR | 37.83 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.84 billion SDR | 17.61 billion SDR | 23.28 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.40 billion SDR | 20.48 billion SDR | 54.32 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.71 billion SDR | 59.90 billion SDR | 86.26 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.75 billion SDR | 101.87 billion SDR | 249.89 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in France?
- Gold reserves at market value in France was 249.89 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 249.89 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 577.23 million SDR in 1952.
- How does France rank for gold reserves at market value?
- France ranks 4th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 317.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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