Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate (reserves) in Iran
Iran: Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate (reserves) was 1.23 % change on previous year in 1995. ◆ Volatile
Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate in Iran, 1951–1995
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran is 1.23 % change on previous year, measured in 1995.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 115.1% on the previous year and up 123.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 128.87 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -26.11 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Iran 115th out of 142 countries with data for 1995, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate (reserves) in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -0.7045 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1953 | -0.7358 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -330.9% |
| 1955 | -0.1998 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1956 | -0.1719 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1957 | 0.2579 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1958 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +836.2% |
| 1959 | -0.7479 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1960 | -5.75 % change on previous year | +668.5% |
| 1961 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1962 | -0.9797 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1963 | 10.1 % change on previous year | -1130.6% |
| 1964 | -0.5776 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1965 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -710.3% |
| 1966 | -10.78 % change on previous year | -405.8% |
| 1967 | 10.8 % change on previous year | -200.2% |
| 1968 | 30.61 % change on previous year | +183.4% |
| 1969 | -15.99 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 1970 | -11.97 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1971 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -162.9% |
| 1972 | 48.75 % change on previous year | +547.1% |
| 1973 | 55.66 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 63.49 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1975 | -21.35 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 1976 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 1977 | 18.37 % change on previous year | -675.5% |
| 1978 | 29.14 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1979 | 128.87 % change on previous year | +342.2% |
| 1980 | 32.34 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1981 | -26.11 % change on previous year | -180.7% |
| 1982 | 21.28 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 1983 | -12.02 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 1984 | -13.68 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 1985 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1986 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -237.4% |
| 1987 | 6.78 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1988 | -10.66 % change on previous year | -257.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0906 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 1990 | -11.31 % change on previous year | -12580.4% |
| 1991 | -8.66 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1992 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1993 | 28.74 % change on previous year | -1569.3% |
| 1994 | -8.16 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 1995 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.23 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.42 % change on previous year, 2% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.23 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 59.42 % change on previous year, 2% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate (reserves) in Iran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -12580.4% | 0.0906 % change on previous year | -11.31 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | +1569.3% | -1.96 % change on previous year | 28.74 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.2013 % change on previous year | -0.7479 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.97 % change on previous year | -15.99 % change on previous year | 30.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.53 % change on previous year | -21.35 % change on previous year | 128.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0008 % change on previous year | -26.11 % change on previous year | 32.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0188 % change on previous year | -11.31 % change on previous year | 28.74 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 112 Vietnam 7.35 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Chad 7.03 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Malawi 6.43 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Mauritania 1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Somalia 0.0904 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Democratic Republic of Congo -0.8951 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Iran
- 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 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.67 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 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.6 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 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.67 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 (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran?
- Gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran was 1.23 % change on previous year in 1995, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 128.87 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.11 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Iran rank for gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate?
- Iran ranks 115th out of 142 countries with data for 1995.
- Is gold reserves at market value (sdr), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gold reserves at market value (SDR). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gold reserves at market value International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gold reserves at market value (SDR). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.