Total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies
Emerging Market and Developing Economies: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 7.12 trillion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.12 trillion SDR
Change on year
up 6.4%
Rank
2nd
of 13 groups
All-time high
7.12 trillion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
8.18 billion SDR
in 1962
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies stood at 7.12 trillion SDR. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies peaked at 7.12 trillion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.18 billion SDR, in 1962.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9.51 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 9.67 billion SDR | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 9.35 billion SDR | -3.4% |
| 1953 | 9.66 billion SDR | +3.4% |
| 1954 | 9.89 billion SDR | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 10.08 billion SDR | +2.0% |
| 1956 | 10.50 billion SDR | +4.2% |
| 1957 | 9.81 billion SDR | -6.6% |
| 1958 | 8.93 billion SDR | -9.0% |
| 1959 | 9.13 billion SDR | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 8.87 billion SDR | -2.9% |
| 1961 | 8.26 billion SDR | -6.9% |
| 1962 | 8.18 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 9.35 billion SDR | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 9.17 billion SDR | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 10.24 billion SDR | +11.7% |
| 1966 | 11.09 billion SDR | +8.3% |
| 1967 | 11.62 billion SDR | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 14.38 billion SDR | +23.7% |
| 1969 | 15.22 billion SDR | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 17.25 billion SDR | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 20.27 billion SDR | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 30.51 billion SDR | +50.5% |
| 1973 | 41.34 billion SDR | +35.5% |
| 1974 | 75.42 billion SDR | +82.5% |
| 1975 | 80.97 billion SDR | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 97.06 billion SDR | +19.9% |
| 1977 | 114.72 billion SDR | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 110.55 billion SDR | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 154.42 billion SDR | +39.7% |
| 1980 | 184.01 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 169.01 billion SDR | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 172.24 billion SDR | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 175.48 billion SDR | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 188.45 billion SDR | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 175.17 billion SDR | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 154.03 billion SDR | -12.1% |
| 1987 | 151.50 billion SDR | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 146.72 billion SDR | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 157.74 billion SDR | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 170.24 billion SDR | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 206.15 billion SDR | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 221.13 billion SDR | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 267.33 billion SDR | +20.9% |
| 1994 | 288.25 billion SDR | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 347.13 billion SDR | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 421.38 billion SDR | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 483.75 billion SDR | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 476.01 billion SDR | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 516.47 billion SDR | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 585.84 billion SDR | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 674.96 billion SDR | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 749.99 billion SDR | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 890.11 billion SDR | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 1.12 trillion SDR | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 1.61 trillion SDR | +44.0% |
| 2006 | 2.04 trillion SDR | +26.6% |
| 2007 | 2.76 trillion SDR | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 3.22 trillion SDR | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 3.61 trillion SDR | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 4.23 trillion SDR | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 4.67 trillion SDR | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 5.01 trillion SDR | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 5.36 trillion SDR | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 5.61 trillion SDR | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 5.29 trillion SDR | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 5.20 trillion SDR | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 5.16 trillion SDR | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5.27 trillion SDR | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 5.54 trillion SDR | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 5.62 trillion SDR | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 6.01 trillion SDR | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 6.07 trillion SDR | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 6.33 trillion SDR | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 6.69 trillion SDR | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 7.12 trillion SDR | +6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.65 billion SDR | 8.93 billion SDR | 10.50 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.64 billion SDR | 8.18 billion SDR | 15.22 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 74.25 billion SDR | 17.25 billion SDR | 154.42 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 167.43 billion SDR | 146.72 billion SDR | 188.45 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 339.78 billion SDR | 170.24 billion SDR | 516.47 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.73 trillion SDR | 585.84 billion SDR | 3.61 trillion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.13 trillion SDR | 4.23 trillion SDR | 5.61 trillion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.31 trillion SDR | 5.62 trillion SDR | 7.12 trillion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Emerging Market and Developing Economies
- 1 China 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
- 5 India 511.19 billion SDR compare
More financial sector data for Emerging Market and Developing Economies
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 1.12 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 5.78 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 6.01 trillion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 7.04 trillion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate 0.1847 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 12.85 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate 0.1759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 6.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value (SDR), annual growth rate 60.33 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Emerging Market and Developing Economies was 7.12 trillion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- The highest recorded value was 7.12 trillion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.18 billion SDR in 1962.
- How does Emerging Market and Developing Economies rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Emerging Market and Developing Economies ranks 2nd out of 13 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Emerging Market and Developing Economies?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Emerging Market 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 consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.