Total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies
Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 13.72 trillion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.72 trillion SDR
Change on year
up 11.2%
Rank
1st
of 13 groups
All-time high
13.72 trillion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
47.74 billion SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies is 13.72 trillion SDR, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies peaked at 13.72 trillion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 47.74 billion SDR, in 1950.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 47.74 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 47.98 billion SDR | +0.5% |
| 1952 | 48.65 billion SDR | +1.4% |
| 1953 | 50.55 billion SDR | +3.9% |
| 1954 | 52.59 billion SDR | +4.0% |
| 1955 | 53.23 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 1956 | 55.19 billion SDR | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 55.88 billion SDR | +1.3% |
| 1958 | 57.20 billion SDR | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 57.27 billion SDR | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 60.66 billion SDR | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 62.36 billion SDR | +2.8% |
| 1962 | 62.92 billion SDR | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 66.83 billion SDR | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 69.16 billion SDR | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 70.96 billion SDR | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 72.42 billion SDR | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 74.13 billion SDR | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 84.91 billion SDR | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 78.53 billion SDR | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 95.07 billion SDR | +21.1% |
| 1971 | 127.73 billion SDR | +34.4% |
| 1972 | 171.08 billion SDR | +33.9% |
| 1973 | 211.25 billion SDR | +23.5% |
| 1974 | 298.56 billion SDR | +41.3% |
| 1975 | 280.01 billion SDR | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 303.56 billion SDR | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 367.34 billion SDR | +21.0% |
| 1978 | 424.21 billion SDR | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 638.82 billion SDR | +50.6% |
| 1980 | 761.40 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 654.42 billion SDR | -14.1% |
| 1982 | 719.86 billion SDR | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 706.74 billion SDR | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 705.64 billion SDR | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 687.85 billion SDR | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 723.00 billion SDR | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 827.07 billion SDR | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 830.44 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 877.11 billion SDR | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 908.86 billion SDR | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 924.79 billion SDR | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 945.77 billion SDR | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 1.06 trillion SDR | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 1.10 trillion SDR | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 1.23 trillion SDR | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 1.38 trillion SDR | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 1.45 trillion SDR | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 1.44 trillion SDR | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.58 trillion SDR | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 1.76 trillion SDR | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.92 trillion SDR | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 2.10 trillion SDR | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 2.38 trillion SDR | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 2.75 trillion SDR | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 3.39 trillion SDR | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 3.90 trillion SDR | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 4.73 trillion SDR | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 5.30 trillion SDR | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 6.05 trillion SDR | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 7.07 trillion SDR | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 7.83 trillion SDR | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 8.41 trillion SDR | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 8.61 trillion SDR | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 9.07 trillion SDR | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 8.89 trillion SDR | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 9.05 trillion SDR | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 9.18 trillion SDR | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 9.39 trillion SDR | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 9.93 trillion SDR | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 10.45 trillion SDR | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 11.31 trillion SDR | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 11.12 trillion SDR | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 11.56 trillion SDR | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 12.34 trillion SDR | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 13.72 trillion SDR | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 52.63 billion SDR | 47.74 billion SDR | 57.27 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 70.29 billion SDR | 60.66 billion SDR | 84.91 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 291.76 billion SDR | 95.07 billion SDR | 638.82 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 749.35 billion SDR | 654.42 billion SDR | 877.11 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 trillion SDR | 908.86 billion SDR | 1.58 trillion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.43 trillion SDR | 1.76 trillion SDR | 6.05 trillion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.74 trillion SDR | 7.07 trillion SDR | 9.93 trillion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.75 trillion SDR | 10.45 trillion SDR | 13.72 trillion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies
- 1 China (People’s Republic of) 2.74 trillion SDR compare
- 2 United States 1.01 trillion SDR compare
- 3 Japan 1.00 trillion SDR compare
- 4 Switzerland 785.45 billion SDR compare
More financial sector data for Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 37.79 billion SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 3.39 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 9.61 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 10.36 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 13.74 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 12.75 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 8.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies was 13.72 trillion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies?
- The highest recorded value was 13.72 trillion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.74 billion SDR in 1950.
- How does Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies ranks 1st out of 13 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Advanced, Emerging and Developing Economies data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April