Gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies
Emerging Market and Developing Economies: Gold reserves at market value was 1.12 trillion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.12 trillion SDR
Change on year
up 60.3%
Rank
3rd
of 11 groups
All-time high
1.12 trillion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
2.91 billion SDR
in 1960
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies is 1.12 trillion SDR, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 60.3% on the previous year and up 465.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies peaked at 1.12 trillion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.91 billion SDR, in 1960.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.91 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 3.13 billion SDR | +7.5% |
| 1952 | 3.06 billion SDR | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 3.12 billion SDR | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 3.08 billion SDR | -1.5% |
| 1955 | 3.18 billion SDR | +3.5% |
| 1956 | 3.21 billion SDR | +1.0% |
| 1957 | 3.23 billion SDR | +0.6% |
| 1958 | 3.16 billion SDR | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 3.11 billion SDR | -1.4% |
| 1960 | 2.91 billion SDR | -6.6% |
| 1961 | 3.16 billion SDR | +8.7% |
| 1962 | 3.29 billion SDR | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 3.48 billion SDR | +6.0% |
| 1964 | 3.26 billion SDR | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 3.13 billion SDR | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 3.23 billion SDR | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 3.51 billion SDR | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 5.48 billion SDR | +56.3% |
| 1969 | 4.53 billion SDR | -17.3% |
| 1970 | 4.26 billion SDR | -6.0% |
| 1971 | 4.27 billion SDR | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 6.73 billion SDR | +57.6% |
| 1973 | 10.72 billion SDR | +59.3% |
| 1974 | 17.16 billion SDR | +60.2% |
| 1975 | 13.50 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 12.59 billion SDR | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 16.05 billion SDR | +27.5% |
| 1978 | 21.47 billion SDR | +33.8% |
| 1979 | 49.50 billion SDR | +130.5% |
| 1980 | 63.03 billion SDR | +27.3% |
| 1981 | 47.80 billion SDR | -24.2% |
| 1982 | 55.47 billion SDR | +16.1% |
| 1983 | 49.60 billion SDR | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 43.49 billion SDR | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 41.37 billion SDR | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 43.99 billion SDR | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 45.10 billion SDR | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 40.15 billion SDR | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 39.56 billion SDR | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 35.19 billion SDR | -11.1% |
| 1991 | 33.00 billion SDR | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 31.99 billion SDR | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 38.62 billion SDR | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 35.32 billion SDR | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 36.09 billion SDR | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 37.14 billion SDR | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 32.03 billion SDR | -13.8% |
| 1998 | 30.49 billion SDR | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 31.37 billion SDR | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 31.21 billion SDR | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 33.44 billion SDR | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 37.84 billion SDR | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 40.71 billion SDR | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 39.34 billion SDR | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 49.08 billion SDR | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 57.23 billion SDR | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 71.68 billion SDR | +25.2% |
| 2008 | 81.90 billion SDR | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 118.41 billion SDR | +44.6% |
| 2010 | 160.37 billion SDR | +35.4% |
| 2011 | 186.18 billion SDR | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 216.36 billion SDR | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 170.50 billion SDR | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 189.98 billion SDR | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 197.35 billion SDR | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 222.85 billion SDR | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 250.58 billion SDR | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 265.71 billion SDR | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 335.02 billion SDR | +26.1% |
| 2020 | 409.44 billion SDR | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 415.97 billion SDR | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 452.98 billion SDR | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 522.83 billion SDR | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 696.49 billion SDR | +33.2% |
| 2025 | 1.12 trillion SDR | +60.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.12 billion SDR | 2.91 billion SDR | 3.23 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.60 billion SDR | 2.91 billion SDR | 5.48 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.62 billion SDR | 4.26 billion SDR | 49.50 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.96 billion SDR | 39.56 billion SDR | 63.03 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.12 billion SDR | 30.49 billion SDR | 38.62 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.08 billion SDR | 31.21 billion SDR | 118.41 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.49 billion SDR | 160.37 billion SDR | 335.02 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 602.39 billion SDR | 409.44 billion SDR | 1.12 trillion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Emerging Market and Developing Economies
More financial sector data for Emerging Market and Developing Economies
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 5.78 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 6.01 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 7.12 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 7.04 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 0.1847 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 12.85 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 0.1759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 6.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate 60.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- Gold reserves at market value in Emerging Market and Developing Economies was 1.12 trillion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 trillion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.91 billion SDR in 1960.
- How does Emerging Market and Developing Economies rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Emerging Market and Developing Economies ranks 3rd out of 11 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- Over the last ten years it is up 465.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Emerging Market and Developing Economies 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.