Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Iceland
Iceland: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF was 588.54 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Iceland, 1986–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Iceland stood at 588.54 million US dollar.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 280.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Iceland peaked at 711.18 million US dollar in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15,077 US dollar, in 1999.
That places Iceland 69th out of 164 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Iceland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 207,943 US dollar | — |
| 1987 | 2.70 million US dollar | +1196.2% |
| 1988 | 1.33 million US dollar | -50.6% |
| 1989 | 26,283 US dollar | -98.0% |
| 1990 | 398,344 US dollar | +1415.6% |
| 1991 | 71,522 US dollar | -82.0% |
| 1992 | 27,500 US dollar | -61.5% |
| 1993 | 50,822 US dollar | +84.8% |
| 1994 | 110,251 US dollar | +116.9% |
| 1995 | 26,416 US dollar | -76.0% |
| 1996 | 49,668 US dollar | +88.0% |
| 1997 | 17,389 US dollar | -65.0% |
| 1998 | 17,150 US dollar | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 15,077 US dollar | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 47,765 US dollar | +216.8% |
| 2001 | 119,181 US dollar | +149.5% |
| 2002 | 143,717 US dollar | +20.6% |
| 2003 | 48,651 US dollar | -66.1% |
| 2004 | 122,816 US dollar | +152.4% |
| 2005 | 46,344 US dollar | -62.3% |
| 2006 | 115,995 US dollar | +150.3% |
| 2007 | 172,949 US dollar | +49.1% |
| 2008 | 438,207 US dollar | +153.4% |
| 2009 | 145.37 million US dollar | +33074.7% |
| 2010 | 113.14 million US dollar | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 711.18 million US dollar | +528.6% |
| 2012 | 13.72 million US dollar | -98.1% |
| 2013 | 8.27 million US dollar | -39.7% |
| 2014 | 7.99 million US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 154.81 million US dollar | +1837.5% |
| 2016 | 150.22 million US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 159.53 million US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 156.57 million US dollar | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 156.60 million US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 163.39 million US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 590.51 million US dollar | +261.4% |
| 2022 | 562.16 million US dollar | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 569.93 million US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 557.59 million US dollar | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 588.54 million US dollar | +5.6% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 588.54 million US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.23 billion US dollar, 18% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 588.54 million US dollar is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.04 billion US dollar, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +33074.7% | 438,207 US dollar | 145.37 million US dollar |
| 2015 | +1837.5% | 7.99 million US dollar | 154.81 million US dollar |
| 1990 | +1415.6% | 26,283 US dollar | 398,344 US dollar |
| 1987 | +1196.2% | 207,943 US dollar | 2.70 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.07 million US dollar | 26,283 US dollar | 2.70 million US dollar | 4 |
| 1990s | 78,414 US dollar | 15,077 US dollar | 398,344 US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.66 million US dollar | 46,344 US dollar | 145.37 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.20 million US dollar | 7.99 million US dollar | 711.18 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 505.36 million US dollar | 163.39 million US dollar | 590.51 million US dollar | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Iceland
- 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 243.62 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 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 177.89 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 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 243.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Iceland?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Iceland was 588.54 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 711.18 million US dollar in 2011.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,077 US dollar in 1999.
- How does Iceland rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf?
- Iceland ranks 69th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.