Gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Gold reserves at market value was 1.26 billion SDR in 1995. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1995)
1.26 billion SDR
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
70th
of 173 countries
All-time high
2.01 billion SDR
in 1980
All-time low
129.27 million SDR
in 1962
Years of data
46
1950–1995

Gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1950–1995

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2.0B195019721995

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 1.26 billion SDR, measured in 1995.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 2.01 billion SDR in 1980 and was at its lowest, 129.27 million SDR, in 1962.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 70th of 173 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 138.07 million SDR 135.85 million SDR 141.34 million SDR 10
1960s 144.59 million SDR 129.27 million SDR 189.14 million SDR 10
1970s 500.58 million SDR 139.88 million SDR 1.52 billion SDR 10
1980s 1.50 billion SDR 1.29 billion SDR 2.01 billion SDR 10
1990s 1.19 billion SDR 1.05 billion SDR 1.36 billion SDR 6

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 67 Cyprus 1.42 billion SDR compare
  2. 68 Guatemala 1.34 billion SDR compare
  3. 69 Mauritius 1.27 billion SDR compare
  4. 71 Ireland 1.23 billion SDR compare
  5. 72 Curaçao and Sint Maarten 940.85 million SDR
  6. 73 Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of 923.06 million SDR compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Gold reserves at market value in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 1.26 billion SDR in 1995, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 2.01 billion SDR in 1980.
What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 129.27 million SDR in 1962.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for gold reserves at market value?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 70th out of 173 countries with data for 1995.
Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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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Indicator
Gold reserves at market value (SDR)
Unit
SDR
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
185 places, 9,638 data points, 1950–2025
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