Gold reserves at market value in Russia
Russia: Gold reserves at market value was 150.05 billion SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gold reserves at market value in Russia, 1993–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gold reserves at market value in Russia is 150.05 billion SDR, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.1% on the previous year and up 364.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Russia peaked at 150.05 billion SDR in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.21 billion SDR, in 1994.
That places Russia 6th out of 166 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value in Russia, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.90 billion SDR | — |
| 1994 | 2.21 billion SDR | -23.8% |
| 1995 | 2.45 billion SDR | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 3.46 billion SDR | +41.4% |
| 1997 | 3.51 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 3.01 billion SDR | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 2.82 billion SDR | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 2.60 billion SDR | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 2.99 billion SDR | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 3.14 billion SDR | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 3.52 billion SDR | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 3.51 billion SDR | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 4.46 billion SDR | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 5.45 billion SDR | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 7.64 billion SDR | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 9.43 billion SDR | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 14.48 billion SDR | +53.5% |
| 2010 | 23.14 billion SDR | +59.9% |
| 2011 | 28.31 billion SDR | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 33.34 billion SDR | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 26.03 billion SDR | -21.9% |
| 2014 | 32.33 billion SDR | +24.2% |
| 2015 | 34.79 billion SDR | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 44.27 billion SDR | +27.2% |
| 2017 | 53.82 billion SDR | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 62.60 billion SDR | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 80.42 billion SDR | +28.5% |
| 2020 | 97.03 billion SDR | +20.7% |
| 2021 | 96.23 billion SDR | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 102.14 billion SDR | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 115.29 billion SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 150.05 billion SDR | +30.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 150.05 billion SDR is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 39.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Russia's 150.05 billion SDR is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.40 billion SDR, 34.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.91 billion SDR | 2.21 billion SDR | 3.51 billion SDR | 7 |
| 2000s | 5.72 billion SDR | 2.60 billion SDR | 14.48 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.91 billion SDR | 23.14 billion SDR | 80.42 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 112.15 billion SDR | 96.23 billion SDR | 150.05 billion SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More financial sector data for Russia
- 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 34.9 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 25.48 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 34.9 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 Russia?
- Gold reserves at market value in Russia was 150.05 billion SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 150.05 billion SDR in 2024.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.21 billion SDR in 1994.
- How does Russia rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Russia ranks 6th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 364.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.