Total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 156.52 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
156.52 billion SDR
Change on year
up 16.9%
World rank
21st
of 188 countries
All-time high
156.52 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
1.94 billion SDR
in 1952
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 156.52 billion SDR. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 16.9% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 156.52 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.94 billion SDR, in 1952.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 21st 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.42 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 2.36 billion SDR | -31.1% |
| 1952 | 1.94 billion SDR | -17.5% |
| 1953 | 2.65 billion SDR | +36.4% |
| 1954 | 3.04 billion SDR | +14.5% |
| 1955 | 2.39 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 1956 | 2.27 billion SDR | -5.0% |
| 1957 | 2.27 billion SDR | +0.1% |
| 1958 | 3.07 billion SDR | +35.2% |
| 1959 | 2.81 billion SDR | -8.8% |
| 1960 | 3.77 billion SDR | +34.3% |
| 1961 | 3.33 billion SDR | -11.7% |
| 1962 | 3.31 billion SDR | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 3.15 billion SDR | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 2.32 billion SDR | -26.4% |
| 1965 | 3.01 billion SDR | +29.7% |
| 1966 | 3.11 billion SDR | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 2.70 billion SDR | -13.1% |
| 1968 | 2.71 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 2.54 billion SDR | -6.5% |
| 1970 | 2.92 billion SDR | +15.1% |
| 1971 | 8.25 billion SDR | +182.7% |
| 1972 | 5.72 billion SDR | -30.6% |
| 1973 | 6.59 billion SDR | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 8.13 billion SDR | +23.5% |
| 1975 | 6.45 billion SDR | -20.7% |
| 1976 | 5.34 billion SDR | -17.1% |
| 1977 | 19.58 billion SDR | +266.3% |
| 1978 | 16.26 billion SDR | -16.9% |
| 1979 | 22.08 billion SDR | +35.8% |
| 1980 | 24.90 billion SDR | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 19.59 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 1982 | 19.11 billion SDR | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 17.76 billion SDR | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 15.62 billion SDR | -12.1% |
| 1985 | 17.37 billion SDR | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 21.14 billion SDR | +21.7% |
| 1987 | 35.89 billion SDR | +69.8% |
| 1988 | 38.57 billion SDR | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 32.25 billion SDR | -16.4% |
| 1990 | 30.33 billion SDR | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 33.96 billion SDR | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 31.16 billion SDR | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 32.02 billion SDR | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 32.93 billion SDR | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 33.06 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 32.48 billion SDR | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 27.91 billion SDR | -14.1% |
| 1998 | 27.58 billion SDR | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 33.65 billion SDR | +22.0% |
| 2000 | 39.10 billion SDR | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 37.73 billion SDR | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 40.43 billion SDR | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 37.92 billion SDR | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 40.01 billion SDR | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 41.37 billion SDR | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 42.42 billion SDR | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 49.18 billion SDR | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 42.06 billion SDR | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 50.68 billion SDR | +20.5% |
| 2010 | 63.65 billion SDR | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 71.48 billion SDR | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 76.23 billion SDR | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 77.11 billion SDR | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 85.92 billion SDR | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 106.88 billion SDR | +24.4% |
| 2016 | 100.37 billion SDR | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 105.93 billion SDR | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 124.14 billion SDR | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 125.52 billion SDR | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 125.01 billion SDR | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 138.74 billion SDR | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 132.56 billion SDR | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 132.61 billion SDR | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 133.88 billion SDR | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 156.52 billion SDR | +16.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.62 billion SDR | 1.94 billion SDR | 3.42 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.00 billion SDR | 2.32 billion SDR | 3.77 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.13 billion SDR | 2.92 billion SDR | 22.08 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.22 billion SDR | 15.62 billion SDR | 38.57 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.51 billion SDR | 27.58 billion SDR | 33.96 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.09 billion SDR | 37.73 billion SDR | 50.68 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.72 billion SDR | 63.65 billion SDR | 125.52 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.55 billion SDR | 125.01 billion SDR | 156.52 billion SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 56,096 current LCU per person (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 349.16 million SDR (2025)
- Gold reserves at market value 31.82 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 90.39 billion SDR (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold 124.70 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 156.28 billion SDR (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per capita 2,249 SDR per person (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), annual growth rate 16.62 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 156.52 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 156.52 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 billion SDR in 1952.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.