Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Gold reserves at market value (SDR) was 478.40 million SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gold reserves at market value in Bahrain, 1966–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, gold reserves at market value in Bahrain stood at 478.40 million SDR. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 59.4% on the previous year and up 316.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Bahrain peaked at 478.40 million SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.34 million SDR, in 1967.
That places Bahrain 80th 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 (SDR) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 8.45 million SDR | — |
| 1967 | 8.34 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 9.93 million SDR | +19.0% |
| 1969 | 8.34 million SDR | -16.0% |
| 1970 | 8.86 million SDR | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 9.52 million SDR | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 14.17 million SDR | +48.8% |
| 1973 | 22.05 million SDR | +55.7% |
| 1974 | 36.25 million SDR | +64.4% |
| 1975 | 17.97 million SDR | -50.4% |
| 1976 | 17.40 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 20.37 million SDR | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 26.02 million SDR | +27.7% |
| 1979 | 58.30 million SDR | +124.0% |
| 1980 | 69.33 million SDR | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 51.23 million SDR | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 62.13 million SDR | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 54.66 million SDR | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 47.18 million SDR | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 44.66 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 47.94 million SDR | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 51.19 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 45.73 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 45.77 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 40.59 million SDR | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 37.08 million SDR | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 36.35 million SDR | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 42.66 million SDR | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 39.38 million SDR | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 39.03 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 38.52 million SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 32.26 million SDR | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 30.66 million SDR | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 31.72 million SDR | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 31.60 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 33.00 million SDR | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 37.82 million SDR | +14.6% |
| 2003 | 42.12 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 42.30 million SDR | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 53.84 million SDR | +27.3% |
| 2006 | 63.38 million SDR | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 79.14 million SDR | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 84.70 million SDR | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 104.05 million SDR | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 136.90 million SDR | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 149.58 million SDR | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 162.40 million SDR | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 117.32 million SDR | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 124.86 million SDR | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 114.74 million SDR | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 127.86 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 136.56 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 138.23 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 165.21 million SDR | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 196.95 million SDR | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 195.07 million SDR | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 204.27 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 230.58 million SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 300.10 million SDR | +30.1% |
| 2025 | 478.40 million SDR | +59.4% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 478.40 million SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 13% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 478.40 million SDR is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.64 billion SDR, 7% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in Bahrain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +124.0% | 26.02 million SDR | 58.30 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.77 million SDR | 8.34 million SDR | 9.93 million SDR | 4 |
| 1970s | 23.09 million SDR | 8.86 million SDR | 58.30 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.98 million SDR | 44.66 million SDR | 69.33 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.83 million SDR | 30.66 million SDR | 42.66 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.20 million SDR | 31.60 million SDR | 104.05 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.37 million SDR | 114.74 million SDR | 165.21 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 267.56 million SDR | 195.07 million SDR | 478.40 million SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Bahrain
- 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 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 116.55 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 0.0028 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 85.11 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 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 116.55 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 Bahrain?
- Gold reserves at market value in Bahrain was 478.40 million SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 478.40 million SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.34 million SDR in 1967.
- How does Bahrain rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Bahrain ranks 80th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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 consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.