Gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Gold reserves at market value was 30.21 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka, 1977–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka stood at 30.21 million SDR.
That represents a change of up 30.1% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka peaked at 693.13 million SDR in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 SDR, in 1977.
Sri Lanka ranks 107th 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 in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1978 | 7.28 million SDR | — |
| 1979 | 24.45 million SDR | +236.0% |
| 1980 | 29.07 million SDR | +18.9% |
| 1981 | 21.48 million SDR | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 26.05 million SDR | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 22.92 million SDR | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 19.78 million SDR | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 18.73 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 20.10 million SDR | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 21.46 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 19.18 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 19.19 million SDR | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 16.95 million SDR | -11.7% |
| 1991 | 27.33 million SDR | +61.2% |
| 1992 | 38.79 million SDR | +41.9% |
| 1993 | 17.82 million SDR | -54.1% |
| 1994 | 16.45 million SDR | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 16.30 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 16.09 million SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 13.47 million SDR | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 12.80 million SDR | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 13.25 million SDR | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 70.88 million SDR | +435.0% |
| 2001 | 56.21 million SDR | -20.7% |
| 2002 | 54.58 million SDR | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 46.33 million SDR | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 46.98 million SDR | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 59.79 million SDR | +27.3% |
| 2006 | 70.39 million SDR | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 87.89 million SDR | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 95.99 million SDR | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 470.47 million SDR | +390.1% |
| 2010 | 315.34 million SDR | -33.0% |
| 2011 | 319.99 million SDR | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 474.20 million SDR | +48.2% |
| 2013 | 577.05 million SDR | +21.7% |
| 2014 | 617.78 million SDR | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 547.48 million SDR | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 609.70 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 651.97 million SDR | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 590.11 million SDR | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 693.13 million SDR | +17.5% |
| 2020 | 282.81 million SDR | -59.2% |
| 2021 | 124.68 million SDR | -55.9% |
| 2022 | 20.56 million SDR | -83.5% |
| 2023 | 23.21 million SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 30.21 million SDR | +30.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 30.21 million SDR is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 731.88 million SDR, 4% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 30.21 million SDR is below the median for South Asia, which is 424.64 million SDR, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +435.0% | 13.25 million SDR | 70.88 million SDR |
| 2009 | +390.1% | 95.99 million SDR | 470.47 million SDR |
| 1979 | +236.0% | 7.28 million SDR | 24.45 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.57 million SDR | 0 SDR | 24.45 million SDR | 3 |
| 1980s | 21.80 million SDR | 18.73 million SDR | 29.07 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.92 million SDR | 12.80 million SDR | 38.79 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.95 million SDR | 46.33 million SDR | 470.47 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 539.68 million SDR | 315.34 million SDR | 693.13 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.30 million SDR | 20.56 million SDR | 282.81 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More financial sector data for Sri Lanka
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1797 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1312 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1797 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 Sri Lanka?
- Gold reserves at market value in Sri Lanka was 30.21 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 693.13 million SDR in 2019.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SDR in 1977.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Sri Lanka ranks 107th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.