Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in El Salvador
El Salvador: Gold reserves at market value (SDR) was 185.32 million SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
185.32 million SDR
Change on year
up 110.0%
World rank
99th
of 166 countries
All-time high
241.55 million SDR
in 2012
All-time low
17.37 million SDR
in 1969
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at market value in El Salvador, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 185.32 million SDR for gold reserves at market value in 2025.
The figure is up 110.0% on the previous year and up 449.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in El Salvador peaked at 241.55 million SDR in 2012 and was at its lowest, 17.37 million SDR, in 1969.
El Salvador ranks 99th of 166 countries on this measure, 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 El Salvador, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.81 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 25.49 million SDR | +11.7% |
| 1952 | 29.16 million SDR | +14.4% |
| 1953 | 28.86 million SDR | -1.0% |
| 1954 | 28.73 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 28.37 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1956 | 28.03 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1957 | 31.43 million SDR | +12.1% |
| 1958 | 31.46 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 1959 | 30.47 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1960 | 30.47 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 17.95 million SDR | -41.1% |
| 1962 | 17.85 million SDR | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 17.86 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 17.90 million SDR | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 18.11 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 18.09 million SDR | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 17.87 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1968 | 21.25 million SDR | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 17.37 million SDR | -18.2% |
| 1970 | 18.46 million SDR | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 19.78 million SDR | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 29.04 million SDR | +46.8% |
| 1973 | 45.21 million SDR | +55.7% |
| 1974 | 73.98 million SDR | +63.6% |
| 1975 | 58.20 million SDR | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 56.33 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 68.02 million SDR | +20.7% |
| 1978 | 86.88 million SDR | +27.7% |
| 1979 | 197.48 million SDR | +127.3% |
| 1980 | 238.36 million SDR | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 176.12 million SDR | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 213.56 million SDR | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 170.79 million SDR | -20.0% |
| 1984 | 147.57 million SDR | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 139.68 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 149.94 million SDR | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 160.11 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 143.04 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 143.17 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 126.97 million SDR | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 115.98 million SDR | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 113.72 million SDR | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 133.44 million SDR | +17.3% |
| 1994 | 123.18 million SDR | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 122.08 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 120.48 million SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 100.92 million SDR | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 95.90 million SDR | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 99.22 million SDR | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 98.83 million SDR | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 103.23 million SDR | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 118.29 million SDR | +14.6% |
| 2003 | 131.75 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 118.20 million SDR | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 91.20 million SDR | -22.8% |
| 2006 | 98.50 million SDR | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 122.98 million SDR | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 131.62 million SDR | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 161.70 million SDR | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 203.61 million SDR | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 222.48 million SDR | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 241.55 million SDR | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 174.50 million SDR | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 181.55 million SDR | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 33.74 million SDR | -81.4% |
| 2016 | 37.60 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 40.16 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 40.65 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 48.58 million SDR | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 57.92 million SDR | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 57.36 million SDR | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 60.07 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 67.81 million SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 88.25 million SDR | +30.1% |
| 2025 | 185.32 million SDR | +110.0% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 185.32 million SDR is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 731.88 million SDR, 25% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 185.32 million SDR is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 185.32 million SDR, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in El Salvador 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 | +127.3% | 86.88 million SDR | 197.48 million SDR |
| 2025 | +110.0% | 88.25 million SDR | 185.32 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28.48 million SDR | 22.81 million SDR | 31.46 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 19.47 million SDR | 17.37 million SDR | 30.47 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 65.34 million SDR | 18.46 million SDR | 197.48 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.23 million SDR | 139.68 million SDR | 238.36 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 115.19 million SDR | 95.90 million SDR | 133.44 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 117.63 million SDR | 91.20 million SDR | 161.70 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.44 million SDR | 33.74 million SDR | 241.55 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.12 million SDR | 57.36 million SDR | 185.32 million SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for El Salvador
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1980)
- 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 (1980)
- 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 (1980)
- 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 (1980)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in El Salvador?
- Gold reserves at market value in El Salvador was 185.32 million SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 241.55 million SDR in 2012.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.37 million SDR in 1969.
- How does El Salvador rank for gold reserves at market value?
- El Salvador ranks 99th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 449.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.