Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gold reserves at market value (SDR) was 31.82 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
31.82 billion SDR
Change on year
up 59.4%
World rank
18th
of 166 countries
All-time high
31.82 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
891.39 million SDR
in 1971
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at market value in United Kingdom, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, gold reserves at market value in United Kingdom stood at 31.82 billion SDR. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 59.4% on the previous year and up 316.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in United Kingdom peaked at 31.82 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 891.39 million SDR, in 1971.
United Kingdom ranks 18th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.84 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 2.15 billion SDR | -24.1% |
| 1952 | 1.47 billion SDR | -31.7% |
| 1953 | 2.24 billion SDR | +52.7% |
| 1954 | 2.54 billion SDR | +13.2% |
| 1955 | 2.01 billion SDR | -20.9% |
| 1956 | 1.77 billion SDR | -12.0% |
| 1957 | 1.55 billion SDR | -12.1% |
| 1958 | 2.81 billion SDR | +81.0% |
| 1959 | 2.52 billion SDR | -10.5% |
| 1960 | 2.85 billion SDR | +13.1% |
| 1961 | 2.28 billion SDR | -20.1% |
| 1962 | 2.59 billion SDR | +13.6% |
| 1963 | 2.49 billion SDR | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 2.14 billion SDR | -13.9% |
| 1965 | 2.27 billion SDR | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 1.95 billion SDR | -14.1% |
| 1967 | 1.30 billion SDR | -33.5% |
| 1968 | 1.76 billion SDR | +35.9% |
| 1969 | 1.48 billion SDR | -16.1% |
| 1970 | 1.44 billion SDR | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 891.39 million SDR | -38.1% |
| 1972 | 1.26 billion SDR | +41.4% |
| 1973 | 1.95 billion SDR | +55.1% |
| 1974 | 3.20 billion SDR | +63.9% |
| 1975 | 2.52 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 2.44 billion SDR | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 3.02 billion SDR | +23.8% |
| 1978 | 3.96 billion SDR | +31.2% |
| 1979 | 7.09 billion SDR | +79.1% |
| 1980 | 8.71 billion SDR | +22.8% |
| 1981 | 6.50 billion SDR | -25.3% |
| 1982 | 7.87 billion SDR | +21.1% |
| 1983 | 6.93 billion SDR | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 5.99 billion SDR | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 5.67 billion SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 6.07 billion SDR | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 6.49 billion SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 5.79 billion SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 5.79 billion SDR | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 5.13 billion SDR | -11.5% |
| 1991 | 4.67 billion SDR | -8.9% |
| 1992 | 4.51 billion SDR | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 5.25 billion SDR | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 4.84 billion SDR | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 4.80 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 4.73 billion SDR | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 3.96 billion SDR | -16.3% |
| 1998 | 4.70 billion SDR | +18.6% |
| 1999 | 4.35 billion SDR | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 3.30 billion SDR | -24.0% |
| 2001 | 2.51 billion SDR | -23.9% |
| 2002 | 2.54 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 2.83 billion SDR | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 2.83 billion SDR | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 3.59 billion SDR | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 4.21 billion SDR | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 5.26 billion SDR | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 5.63 billion SDR | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 6.92 billion SDR | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 9.10 billion SDR | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 9.95 billion SDR | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 10.80 billion SDR | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 7.80 billion SDR | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 8.30 billion SDR | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 7.63 billion SDR | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 8.50 billion SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 9.08 billion SDR | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 9.19 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 10.99 billion SDR | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 13.10 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 12.97 billion SDR | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 13.59 billion SDR | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 15.34 billion SDR | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 19.96 billion SDR | +30.1% |
| 2025 | 31.82 billion SDR | +59.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 31.82 billion SDR is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 8.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 31.82 billion SDR is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.40 billion SDR, 7.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.19 billion SDR | 1.47 billion SDR | 2.84 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.11 billion SDR | 1.30 billion SDR | 2.85 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.78 billion SDR | 891.39 million SDR | 7.09 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.58 billion SDR | 5.67 billion SDR | 8.71 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.69 billion SDR | 3.96 billion SDR | 5.25 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.96 billion SDR | 2.51 billion SDR | 6.92 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.14 billion SDR | 7.63 billion SDR | 10.99 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.79 billion SDR | 12.97 billion SDR | 31.82 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in United Kingdom?
- Gold reserves at market value in United Kingdom was 31.82 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 31.82 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 891.39 million SDR in 1971.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gold reserves at market value?
- United Kingdom ranks 18th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.