Total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina
Argentina: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 29.94 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
29.94 billion SDR
Change on year
up 32.1%
World rank
56th
of 188 countries
All-time high
47.61 billion SDR
in 2018
All-time low
97.67 million SDR
in 1958
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina is 29.94 billion SDR, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 32.1% on the previous year and up 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina peaked at 47.61 billion SDR in 2018 and was at its lowest, 97.67 million SDR, in 1958.
That places Argentina 56th out of 188 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.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 653.36 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 517.42 million SDR | -20.8% |
| 1952 | 417.20 million SDR | -19.4% |
| 1953 | 528.38 million SDR | +26.6% |
| 1954 | 523.88 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1955 | 456.14 million SDR | -12.9% |
| 1956 | 381.46 million SDR | -16.4% |
| 1957 | 285.69 million SDR | -25.1% |
| 1958 | 97.67 million SDR | -65.8% |
| 1959 | 276.25 million SDR | +182.8% |
| 1960 | 527.23 million SDR | +90.9% |
| 1961 | 386.41 million SDR | -26.7% |
| 1962 | 114.74 million SDR | -70.3% |
| 1963 | 269.81 million SDR | +135.1% |
| 1964 | 153.29 million SDR | -43.2% |
| 1965 | 236.10 million SDR | +54.0% |
| 1966 | 216.17 million SDR | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 727.21 million SDR | +236.4% |
| 1968 | 780.83 million SDR | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 538.31 million SDR | -31.1% |
| 1970 | 681.79 million SDR | +26.7% |
| 1971 | 280.29 million SDR | -58.9% |
| 1972 | 527.25 million SDR | +88.1% |
| 1973 | 1.32 billion SDR | +151.1% |
| 1974 | 1.54 billion SDR | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 724.57 million SDR | -53.1% |
| 1976 | 1.71 billion SDR | +135.6% |
| 1977 | 3.16 billion SDR | +85.4% |
| 1978 | 4.55 billion SDR | +43.9% |
| 1979 | 8.83 billion SDR | +93.8% |
| 1980 | 7.29 billion SDR | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 4.30 billion SDR | -41.0% |
| 1982 | 4.08 billion SDR | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 2.71 billion SDR | -33.6% |
| 1984 | 2.64 billion SDR | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 4.28 billion SDR | +62.0% |
| 1986 | 3.62 billion SDR | -15.5% |
| 1987 | 2.63 billion SDR | -27.3% |
| 1988 | 3.83 billion SDR | +45.6% |
| 1989 | 2.45 billion SDR | -36.1% |
| 1990 | 4.37 billion SDR | +78.7% |
| 1991 | 5.22 billion SDR | +19.3% |
| 1992 | 8.33 billion SDR | +59.6% |
| 1993 | 11.28 billion SDR | +35.5% |
| 1994 | 10.96 billion SDR | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 10.75 billion SDR | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 13.71 billion SDR | +27.6% |
| 1997 | 16.62 billion SDR | +21.2% |
| 1998 | 17.65 billion SDR | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 19.20 billion SDR | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 19.30 billion SDR | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 11.58 billion SDR | -40.0% |
| 2002 | 7.72 billion SDR | -33.4% |
| 2003 | 9.53 billion SDR | +23.4% |
| 2004 | 12.66 billion SDR | +32.9% |
| 2005 | 19.65 billion SDR | +55.2% |
| 2006 | 21.29 billion SDR | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 29.20 billion SDR | +37.2% |
| 2008 | 30.12 billion SDR | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 30.62 billion SDR | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 33.90 billion SDR | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 30.14 billion SDR | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 28.12 billion SDR | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 19.83 billion SDR | -29.5% |
| 2014 | 21.68 billion SDR | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 18.42 billion SDR | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 28.58 billion SDR | +55.2% |
| 2017 | 38.84 billion SDR | +35.9% |
| 2018 | 47.61 billion SDR | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 32.46 billion SDR | -31.8% |
| 2020 | 27.36 billion SDR | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 28.33 billion SDR | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 33.66 billion SDR | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 17.20 billion SDR | -48.9% |
| 2024 | 22.67 billion SDR | +31.8% |
| 2025 | 29.94 billion SDR | +32.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 29.94 billion SDR is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.06 billion SDR, 4.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 29.94 billion SDR is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.92 billion SDR, 7.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 413.75 million SDR | 97.67 million SDR | 653.36 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 395.01 million SDR | 114.74 million SDR | 780.83 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.33 billion SDR | 280.29 million SDR | 8.83 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.78 billion SDR | 2.45 billion SDR | 7.29 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.81 billion SDR | 4.37 billion SDR | 19.20 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.17 billion SDR | 7.72 billion SDR | 30.62 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.96 billion SDR | 18.42 billion SDR | 47.61 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.53 billion SDR | 17.20 billion SDR | 33.66 billion SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Argentina
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Argentina was 29.94 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 47.61 billion SDR in 2018.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.67 million SDR in 1958.
- How does Argentina rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Argentina ranks 56th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.