Total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway
Norway: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 62.43 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
62.43 billion SDR
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
36th
of 188 countries
All-time high
62.43 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
125.08 million SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
Norway recorded 62.43 billion SDR for total reserves (gold at market value) in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway peaked at 62.43 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 125.08 million SDR, in 1950.
That places Norway 36th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 125.08 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 162.94 million SDR | +30.3% |
| 1952 | 163.27 million SDR | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 155.35 million SDR | -4.9% |
| 1954 | 150.78 million SDR | -2.9% |
| 1955 | 178.10 million SDR | +18.1% |
| 1956 | 191.38 million SDR | +7.5% |
| 1957 | 196.85 million SDR | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 255.99 million SDR | +30.0% |
| 1959 | 281.26 million SDR | +9.9% |
| 1960 | 308.18 million SDR | +9.6% |
| 1961 | 303.43 million SDR | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 303.98 million SDR | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 353.95 million SDR | +16.4% |
| 1964 | 387.00 million SDR | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 476.02 million SDR | +23.0% |
| 1966 | 527.73 million SDR | +10.9% |
| 1967 | 677.21 million SDR | +28.3% |
| 1968 | 707.15 million SDR | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 710.41 million SDR | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 812.92 million SDR | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 1.07 billion SDR | +31.4% |
| 1972 | 1.24 billion SDR | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 1.36 billion SDR | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 1.69 billion SDR | +24.1% |
| 1975 | 1.99 billion SDR | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 2.00 billion SDR | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 1.95 billion SDR | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 2.39 billion SDR | +22.4% |
| 1979 | 3.66 billion SDR | +53.0% |
| 1980 | 5.29 billion SDR | +44.5% |
| 1981 | 5.78 billion SDR | +9.2% |
| 1982 | 6.72 billion SDR | +16.4% |
| 1983 | 6.76 billion SDR | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 9.93 billion SDR | +46.8% |
| 1985 | 13.02 billion SDR | +31.2% |
| 1986 | 10.62 billion SDR | -18.5% |
| 1987 | 10.47 billion SDR | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 10.22 billion SDR | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 10.85 billion SDR | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 11.10 billion SDR | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 9.54 billion SDR | -14.0% |
| 1992 | 8.97 billion SDR | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 14.62 billion SDR | +63.0% |
| 1994 | 13.34 billion SDR | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 15.46 billion SDR | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 18.74 billion SDR | +21.3% |
| 1997 | 17.60 billion SDR | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 13.77 billion SDR | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 17.60 billion SDR | +27.8% |
| 2000 | 21.43 billion SDR | +21.8% |
| 2001 | 18.78 billion SDR | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 23.84 billion SDR | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 25.38 billion SDR | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 28.53 billion SDR | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 32.87 billion SDR | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 37.78 billion SDR | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 38.50 billion SDR | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 33.08 billion SDR | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 31.17 billion SDR | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 34.55 billion SDR | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 32.17 billion SDR | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 33.74 billion SDR | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 37.85 billion SDR | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 44.73 billion SDR | +18.2% |
| 2015 | 41.46 billion SDR | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 44.96 billion SDR | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 46.29 billion SDR | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 45.40 billion SDR | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 48.41 billion SDR | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 52.25 billion SDR | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 60.21 billion SDR | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 54.16 billion SDR | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 59.97 billion SDR | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 62.30 billion SDR | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 62.43 billion SDR | +0.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 62.43 billion SDR is above the median for high income countries, which is 34.43 billion SDR, 1.8× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Norway's 62.43 billion SDR is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.56 billion SDR, 3.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 186.10 million SDR | 125.08 million SDR | 281.26 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 475.51 million SDR | 303.43 million SDR | 710.41 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.82 billion SDR | 812.92 million SDR | 3.66 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.97 billion SDR | 5.29 billion SDR | 13.02 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.07 billion SDR | 8.97 billion SDR | 18.74 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.14 billion SDR | 18.78 billion SDR | 38.50 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.96 billion SDR | 32.17 billion SDR | 48.41 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.55 billion SDR | 52.25 billion SDR | 62.43 billion SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More financial sector data for Norway
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 242.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 176.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 242.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in Norway was 62.43 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 62.43 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 125.08 million SDR in 1950.
- How does Norway rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- Norway ranks 36th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.