Total reserves (gold at market value) in India
India: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 511.19 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
511.19 billion SDR
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
5th
of 188 countries
All-time high
511.19 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
499.14 million SDR
in 1964
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in India, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
India recorded 511.19 billion SDR for total reserves (gold at market value) in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in India peaked at 511.19 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 499.14 million SDR, in 1964.
India ranks 5th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in India, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.06 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 1.94 billion SDR | -5.4% |
| 1952 | 1.80 billion SDR | -7.7% |
| 1953 | 1.86 billion SDR | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 1.87 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 1.88 billion SDR | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 1.46 billion SDR | -22.3% |
| 1957 | 942.30 million SDR | -35.6% |
| 1958 | 722.86 million SDR | -23.3% |
| 1959 | 814.79 million SDR | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 674.54 million SDR | -17.2% |
| 1961 | 666.36 million SDR | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 512.79 million SDR | -23.0% |
| 1963 | 607.86 million SDR | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 499.14 million SDR | -17.9% |
| 1965 | 600.85 million SDR | +20.4% |
| 1966 | 609.70 million SDR | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 663.76 million SDR | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 730.35 million SDR | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 927.76 million SDR | +27.0% |
| 1970 | 1.02 billion SDR | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 1.15 billion SDR | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 1.26 billion SDR | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 1.35 billion SDR | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 1.90 billion SDR | +40.6% |
| 1975 | 1.76 billion SDR | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 3.21 billion SDR | +82.0% |
| 1977 | 5.01 billion SDR | +56.1% |
| 1978 | 6.38 billion SDR | +27.4% |
| 1979 | 8.97 billion SDR | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 9.42 billion SDR | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 6.97 billion SDR | -26.0% |
| 1982 | 7.47 billion SDR | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 7.85 billion SDR | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 8.71 billion SDR | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 8.64 billion SDR | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 8.57 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 8.11 billion SDR | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 6.83 billion SDR | -15.9% |
| 1989 | 6.12 billion SDR | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 3.96 billion SDR | -35.3% |
| 1991 | 5.32 billion SDR | +34.4% |
| 1992 | 6.94 billion SDR | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 10.68 billion SDR | +54.0% |
| 1994 | 16.59 billion SDR | +55.3% |
| 1995 | 15.38 billion SDR | -7.3% |
| 1996 | 17.31 billion SDR | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 21.04 billion SDR | +21.5% |
| 1998 | 21.77 billion SDR | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 26.23 billion SDR | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 31.51 billion SDR | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 39.03 billion SDR | +23.9% |
| 2002 | 52.67 billion SDR | +34.9% |
| 2003 | 69.81 billion SDR | +32.5% |
| 2004 | 84.76 billion SDR | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 96.43 billion SDR | +13.8% |
| 2006 | 118.35 billion SDR | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 175.02 billion SDR | +47.9% |
| 2008 | 167.13 billion SDR | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 181.59 billion SDR | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 195.11 billion SDR | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 194.59 billion SDR | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 195.47 billion SDR | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 193.57 billion SDR | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 224.38 billion SDR | +15.9% |
| 2015 | 254.97 billion SDR | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 269.05 billion SDR | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 289.73 billion SDR | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 287.01 billion SDR | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 335.16 billion SDR | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 409.80 billion SDR | +22.3% |
| 2021 | 456.19 billion SDR | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 426.27 billion SDR | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 467.92 billion SDR | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 493.08 billion SDR | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 511.19 billion SDR | +3.7% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 511.19 billion SDR is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.29 billion SDR, 155.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- India's 511.19 billion SDR is above the median for South Asia, which is 10.04 billion SDR, 50.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.53 billion SDR | 722.86 million SDR | 2.06 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 649.31 million SDR | 499.14 million SDR | 927.76 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.20 billion SDR | 1.02 billion SDR | 8.97 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.87 billion SDR | 6.12 billion SDR | 9.42 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.52 billion SDR | 3.96 billion SDR | 26.23 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.63 billion SDR | 31.51 billion SDR | 181.59 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 243.90 billion SDR | 193.57 billion SDR | 335.16 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 460.74 billion SDR | 409.80 billion SDR | 511.19 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More financial sector data for India
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in India?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in India was 511.19 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 511.19 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 499.14 million SDR in 1964.
- How does India rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- India ranks 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.