Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) was 20.86 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.86 billion SDR
Change on year
up 27.1%
World rank
61st
of 188 countries
All-time high
32.98 billion SDR
in 2021
All-time low
112.88 million SDR
in 1974
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Bangladesh, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves (gold at market value) in Bangladesh stood at 20.86 billion SDR.
The figure is up 27.1% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Bangladesh peaked at 32.98 billion SDR in 2021 and was at its lowest, 112.88 million SDR, in 1974.
Bangladesh ranks 61st 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.
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 249.12 million SDR | — |
| 1973 | 118.70 million SDR | -52.4% |
| 1974 | 112.88 million SDR | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 126.65 million SDR | +12.2% |
| 1976 | 248.67 million SDR | +96.3% |
| 1977 | 198.81 million SDR | -20.1% |
| 1978 | 246.60 million SDR | +24.0% |
| 1979 | 314.00 million SDR | +27.3% |
| 1980 | 259.67 million SDR | -17.3% |
| 1981 | 137.19 million SDR | -47.2% |
| 1982 | 189.04 million SDR | +37.8% |
| 1983 | 521.40 million SDR | +175.8% |
| 1984 | 416.32 million SDR | -20.2% |
| 1985 | 324.28 million SDR | -22.1% |
| 1986 | 355.51 million SDR | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 617.66 million SDR | +73.7% |
| 1988 | 799.96 million SDR | +29.5% |
| 1989 | 404.89 million SDR | -49.4% |
| 1990 | 463.62 million SDR | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 914.37 million SDR | +97.2% |
| 1992 | 1.35 billion SDR | +47.4% |
| 1993 | 1.78 billion SDR | +32.1% |
| 1994 | 2.17 billion SDR | +22.1% |
| 1995 | 1.60 billion SDR | -26.5% |
| 1996 | 1.30 billion SDR | -18.7% |
| 1997 | 1.19 billion SDR | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 1.37 billion SDR | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 1.19 billion SDR | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 1.16 billion SDR | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 1.04 billion SDR | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 1.27 billion SDR | +21.9% |
| 2003 | 1.77 billion SDR | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 2.07 billion SDR | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 1.98 billion SDR | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 2.58 billion SDR | +30.4% |
| 2007 | 3.34 billion SDR | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 3.76 billion SDR | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 6.60 billion SDR | +75.6% |
| 2010 | 7.26 billion SDR | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 5.98 billion SDR | -17.6% |
| 2012 | 8.30 billion SDR | +38.9% |
| 2013 | 11.75 billion SDR | +41.5% |
| 2014 | 15.41 billion SDR | +31.2% |
| 2015 | 19.84 billion SDR | +28.8% |
| 2016 | 24.01 billion SDR | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 23.48 billion SDR | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 23.03 billion SDR | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 23.64 billion SDR | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 29.97 billion SDR | +26.8% |
| 2021 | 32.98 billion SDR | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 25.36 billion SDR | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 16.29 billion SDR | -35.7% |
| 2024 | 16.41 billion SDR | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 20.86 billion SDR | +27.1% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 20.86 billion SDR is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.29 billion SDR, 6.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 20.86 billion SDR is above the median for South Asia, which is 10.04 billion SDR, 2.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.93 million SDR | 112.88 million SDR | 314.00 million SDR | 8 |
| 1980s | 402.59 million SDR | 137.19 million SDR | 799.96 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.33 billion SDR | 463.62 million SDR | 2.17 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.56 billion SDR | 1.04 billion SDR | 6.60 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.27 billion SDR | 5.98 billion SDR | 24.01 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.65 billion SDR | 16.29 billion SDR | 32.98 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More financial sector data for Bangladesh
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.05 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0537 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.7636 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.05 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0537 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Bangladesh?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Bangladesh was 20.86 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 32.98 billion SDR in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.88 million SDR in 1974.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Bangladesh ranks 61st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.