Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) in Iran
Iran: Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) was 6.97 billion SDR in 1982. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Iran, 1950–1982
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 1982, total reserves (gold at market value) in Iran stood at 6.97 billion SDR.
The figure is up 143.4% on the previous year and up 612.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Iran peaked at 13.06 billion SDR in 1979 and was at its lowest, 175.88 million SDR, in 1952.
Iran ranks 86th 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 248.60 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 197.06 million SDR | -20.7% |
| 1952 | 175.88 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 1953 | 183.88 million SDR | +4.5% |
| 1954 | 186.18 million SDR | +1.3% |
| 1955 | 204.89 million SDR | +10.0% |
| 1956 | 228.65 million SDR | +11.6% |
| 1957 | 246.00 million SDR | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 254.34 million SDR | +3.4% |
| 1959 | 217.05 million SDR | -14.7% |
| 1960 | 185.22 million SDR | -14.7% |
| 1961 | 209.55 million SDR | +13.1% |
| 1962 | 210.77 million SDR | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 241.83 million SDR | +14.7% |
| 1964 | 191.51 million SDR | -20.8% |
| 1965 | 251.97 million SDR | +31.6% |
| 1966 | 268.93 million SDR | +6.7% |
| 1967 | 325.06 million SDR | +20.9% |
| 1968 | 322.14 million SDR | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 310.90 million SDR | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 216.88 million SDR | -30.2% |
| 1971 | 591.85 million SDR | +172.9% |
| 1972 | 977.40 million SDR | +65.1% |
| 1973 | 1.24 billion SDR | +27.1% |
| 1974 | 7.29 billion SDR | +486.5% |
| 1975 | 7.92 billion SDR | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 7.91 billion SDR | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 10.48 billion SDR | +32.6% |
| 1978 | 9.86 billion SDR | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 13.06 billion SDR | +32.5% |
| 1980 | 10.02 billion SDR | -23.3% |
| 1981 | 2.86 billion SDR | -71.4% |
| 1982 | 6.97 billion SDR | +143.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6.97 billion SDR is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.06 billion SDR, 99% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6.97 billion SDR is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.46 billion SDR, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +486.5% | 1.24 billion SDR | 7.29 billion SDR |
| 1971 | +172.9% | 216.88 million SDR | 591.85 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 214.25 million SDR | 175.88 million SDR | 254.34 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 251.79 million SDR | 185.22 million SDR | 325.06 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.95 billion SDR | 216.88 million SDR | 13.06 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.62 billion SDR | 2.86 billion SDR | 10.02 billion SDR | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 83 Bosnia and Herzegovina 7.22 billion SDR
- 84 Tunisia 7.16 billion SDR compare
- 85 Ecuador 7.15 billion SDR compare
- 87 Venezuela 6.88 billion SDR compare
- 88 Afghanistan 6.77 billion SDR compare
- 89 Albania 6.28 billion SDR
More financial sector data for Iran
- 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 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.67 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 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.6 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 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.67 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 Iran?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Iran was 6.97 billion SDR in 1982, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 13.06 billion SDR in 1979.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 175.88 million SDR in 1952.
- How does Iran rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Iran ranks 86th out of 188 countries with data for 1982.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 612.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.