Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) in Iceland
Iceland: Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) was 5.65 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.65 billion SDR
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
91st
of 188 countries
All-time high
5.65 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
7.26 million SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Iceland, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in Iceland is 5.65 billion SDR, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Iceland peaked at 5.65 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.26 million SDR, in 1950.
That places Iceland 91st 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) (SDR) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7.26 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 7.86 million SDR | +8.3% |
| 1952 | 8.26 million SDR | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 13.96 million SDR | +69.0% |
| 1954 | 16.67 million SDR | +19.4% |
| 1955 | 12.76 million SDR | -23.4% |
| 1956 | 14.06 million SDR | +10.2% |
| 1957 | 14.87 million SDR | +5.7% |
| 1958 | 13.87 million SDR | -6.7% |
| 1959 | 11.40 million SDR | -17.8% |
| 1960 | 12.33 million SDR | +8.2% |
| 1961 | 23.92 million SDR | +94.0% |
| 1962 | 31.92 million SDR | +33.4% |
| 1963 | 34.51 million SDR | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 43.82 million SDR | +27.0% |
| 1965 | 53.92 million SDR | +23.0% |
| 1966 | 58.05 million SDR | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 35.26 million SDR | -39.3% |
| 1968 | 27.96 million SDR | -20.7% |
| 1969 | 38.52 million SDR | +37.8% |
| 1970 | 53.80 million SDR | +39.7% |
| 1971 | 64.58 million SDR | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 78.22 million SDR | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 84.26 million SDR | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 43.16 million SDR | -48.8% |
| 1975 | 42.54 million SDR | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 71.80 million SDR | +68.8% |
| 1977 | 86.26 million SDR | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 111.89 million SDR | +29.7% |
| 1979 | 141.97 million SDR | +26.9% |
| 1980 | 158.93 million SDR | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 213.93 million SDR | +34.6% |
| 1982 | 151.90 million SDR | -29.0% |
| 1983 | 160.45 million SDR | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 145.59 million SDR | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 201.72 million SDR | +38.5% |
| 1986 | 268.96 million SDR | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 236.16 million SDR | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 230.99 million SDR | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 271.63 million SDR | +17.6% |
| 1990 | 319.81 million SDR | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 326.32 million SDR | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 374.29 million SDR | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 324.40 million SDR | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 213.51 million SDR | -34.2% |
| 1995 | 220.02 million SDR | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 328.12 million SDR | +49.1% |
| 1997 | 294.90 million SDR | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 314.28 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 360.41 million SDR | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 310.90 million SDR | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 282.78 million SDR | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 339.48 million SDR | +20.1% |
| 2003 | 550.92 million SDR | +62.3% |
| 2004 | 691.69 million SDR | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 747.66 million SDR | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 1.56 billion SDR | +108.2% |
| 2007 | 1.67 billion SDR | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 2.32 billion SDR | +39.2% |
| 2009 | 2.48 billion SDR | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 3.76 billion SDR | +51.8% |
| 2011 | 5.57 billion SDR | +48.1% |
| 2012 | 2.73 billion SDR | -51.0% |
| 2013 | 2.75 billion SDR | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 2.88 billion SDR | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 3.64 billion SDR | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 5.37 billion SDR | +47.8% |
| 2017 | 4.61 billion SDR | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 4.55 billion SDR | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 4.90 billion SDR | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 4.46 billion SDR | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 5.06 billion SDR | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 4.42 billion SDR | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 4.33 billion SDR | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.91 billion SDR | +13.4% |
| 2025 | 5.65 billion SDR | +15.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 5.65 billion SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 34.43 billion SDR, 16% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 5.65 billion SDR is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.56 billion SDR, 32% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.09 million SDR | 7.26 million SDR | 16.67 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 36.02 million SDR | 12.33 million SDR | 58.05 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 77.85 million SDR | 42.54 million SDR | 141.97 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 204.03 million SDR | 145.59 million SDR | 271.63 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 307.61 million SDR | 213.51 million SDR | 374.29 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 billion SDR | 282.78 million SDR | 2.48 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.08 billion SDR | 2.73 billion SDR | 5.57 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.80 billion SDR | 4.33 billion SDR | 5.65 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 total reserves (gold at market value) in Iceland?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Iceland was 5.65 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.65 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.26 million SDR in 1950.
- How does Iceland rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Iceland ranks 91st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. 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 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.