Reserve position in the IMF, SDR in Iceland
Iceland: Reserve position in the IMF, SDR was 69.80 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve position in the IMF, SDR in Iceland, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve position in the imf, sdr in Iceland is 69.80 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 81 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 272.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve position in the imf, sdr in Iceland peaked at 69.80 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Iceland 72nd out of 194 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 position in the IMF, SDR in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 250,000 | — |
| 1948 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 250,000 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 380,000 | +52.0% |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 2.79 million | — |
| 1964 | 2.80 million | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 2.80 million | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3.73 million | +33.2% |
| 1967 | 3.74 million | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 3.74 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 5.74 million | — |
| 1972 | 5.75 million | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 5.76 million | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 5.41 million | — |
| 1980 | 9.03 million | +66.9% |
| 1981 | 9.04 million | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 4.03 million | — |
| 1984 | 4.03 million | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.03 million | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.03 million | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.03 million | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.02 million | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 4.03 million | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 4.02 million | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 4.04 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 10.47 million | +159.2% |
| 1993 | 10.48 million | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 10.48 million | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 10.48 million | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10.49 million | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10.49 million | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10.50 million | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 18.58 million | +77.0% |
| 2000 | 18.58 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 18.58 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 18.58 million | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 18.58 million | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 18.58 million | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 18.59 million | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18.59 million | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 18.59 million | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 18.59 million | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 18.63 million | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 18.66 million | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 18.71 million | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 18.74 million | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 18.75 million | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 18.75 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 18.75 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 69.80 million | +272.2% |
| 2017 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 69.80 million | +0.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 69.80 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 329.26 million, 21% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 69.80 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 112.89 million, 62% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 150,000 | 0 | 250,000 | 5 |
| 1950s | 263,000 | 250,000 | 380,000 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.96 million | 0 | 3.74 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.27 million | 0 | 5.76 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.63 million | 0 | 9.04 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.00 million | 4.02 million | 18.58 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.59 million | 18.58 million | 18.63 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.16 million | 18.66 million | 69.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.80 million | 69.80 million | 69.80 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 69 Cyprus 85.06 million compare
- 70 Cote d'Ivoire 83.41 million compare
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- 74 Estonia 62.91 million compare
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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 position in the imf, sdr in Iceland?
- Reserve position in the imf, sdr in Iceland was 69.80 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve position in the imf, sdr recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 69.80 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest reserve position in the imf, sdr recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Iceland rank for reserve position in the imf, sdr?
- Iceland ranks 72nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve position in the imf, sdr rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.2%. 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 position in the IMF, SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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