Reserves excluding gold in Iceland
Iceland: Reserves excluding gold was 5.44 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.44 billion SDR
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
87th
of 188 countries
All-time high
5.50 billion SDR
in 2011
All-time low
6.25 million SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Reserves excluding gold in Iceland, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, reserves excluding gold in Iceland stood at 5.44 billion SDR.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold in Iceland peaked at 5.50 billion SDR in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.25 million SDR, in 1950.
Iceland ranks 87th of 188 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.
Reserves excluding gold in Iceland, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6.25 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 6.85 million SDR | +9.6% |
| 1952 | 7.25 million SDR | +5.8% |
| 1953 | 12.95 million SDR | +78.6% |
| 1954 | 15.65 million SDR | +20.8% |
| 1955 | 11.75 million SDR | -24.9% |
| 1956 | 13.05 million SDR | +11.1% |
| 1957 | 13.85 million SDR | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 12.85 million SDR | -7.2% |
| 1959 | 10.38 million SDR | -19.2% |
| 1960 | 11.30 million SDR | +8.9% |
| 1961 | 22.90 million SDR | +102.7% |
| 1962 | 30.90 million SDR | +34.9% |
| 1963 | 33.49 million SDR | +8.4% |
| 1964 | 42.80 million SDR | +27.8% |
| 1965 | 52.90 million SDR | +23.6% |
| 1966 | 57.03 million SDR | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 34.24 million SDR | -40.0% |
| 1968 | 26.74 million SDR | -21.9% |
| 1969 | 37.50 million SDR | +40.2% |
| 1970 | 52.72 million SDR | +40.6% |
| 1971 | 63.41 million SDR | +20.3% |
| 1972 | 76.49 million SDR | +20.6% |
| 1973 | 81.57 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 38.59 million SDR | -52.7% |
| 1975 | 38.95 million SDR | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 68.32 million SDR | +75.4% |
| 1977 | 80.96 million SDR | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 104.26 million SDR | +28.8% |
| 1979 | 122.93 million SDR | +17.9% |
| 1980 | 136.28 million SDR | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 197.19 million SDR | +44.7% |
| 1982 | 131.60 million SDR | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 142.59 million SDR | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 130.18 million SDR | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 187.13 million SDR | +43.7% |
| 1986 | 253.30 million SDR | +35.4% |
| 1987 | 219.44 million SDR | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 216.05 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 256.68 million SDR | +18.8% |
| 1990 | 306.55 million SDR | +19.4% |
| 1991 | 314.21 million SDR | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 362.42 million SDR | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 310.46 million SDR | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 200.65 million SDR | -35.4% |
| 1995 | 207.27 million SDR | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 315.54 million SDR | +52.2% |
| 1997 | 284.36 million SDR | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 302.83 million SDR | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 348.57 million SDR | +15.1% |
| 2000 | 298.47 million SDR | -14.4% |
| 2001 | 269.14 million SDR | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 323.72 million SDR | +20.3% |
| 2003 | 533.16 million SDR | +64.7% |
| 2004 | 673.68 million SDR | +26.4% |
| 2005 | 724.63 million SDR | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 1.53 billion SDR | +111.1% |
| 2007 | 1.63 billion SDR | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 2.28 billion SDR | +39.9% |
| 2009 | 2.43 billion SDR | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 3.70 billion SDR | +52.1% |
| 2011 | 5.50 billion SDR | +48.7% |
| 2012 | 2.66 billion SDR | -51.7% |
| 2013 | 2.70 billion SDR | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 2.83 billion SDR | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 3.59 billion SDR | +26.8% |
| 2016 | 5.32 billion SDR | +48.3% |
| 2017 | 4.55 billion SDR | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 4.49 billion SDR | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 4.83 billion SDR | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 4.37 billion SDR | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 4.97 billion SDR | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 4.34 billion SDR | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 4.23 billion SDR | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 4.78 billion SDR | +13.0% |
| 2025 | 5.44 billion SDR | +13.8% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 5.44 billion SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.86 billion SDR, 30% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 5.44 billion SDR is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.01 billion SDR, 54% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11.08 million SDR | 6.25 million SDR | 15.65 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 34.98 million SDR | 11.30 million SDR | 57.03 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 72.82 million SDR | 38.59 million SDR | 122.93 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 187.05 million SDR | 130.18 million SDR | 256.68 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 295.29 million SDR | 200.65 million SDR | 362.42 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.07 billion SDR | 269.14 million SDR | 2.43 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.02 billion SDR | 2.66 billion SDR | 5.50 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.69 billion SDR | 4.23 billion SDR | 5.44 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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 reserves excluding gold in Iceland?
- Reserves excluding gold in Iceland was 5.44 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.50 billion SDR in 2011.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.25 million SDR in 1950.
- How does Iceland rank for reserves excluding gold?
- Iceland ranks 87th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserves excluding gold rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. 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 Reserves excluding gold (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.