Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 311.57 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
311.57 billion SDR
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
11th
of 188 countries
All-time high
330.07 billion SDR
in 2021
All-time low
26.50 million SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea is 311.57 billion SDR, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea peaked at 330.07 billion SDR in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.50 million SDR, in 1950.
Republic of Korea ranks 11th 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 national valuation) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 26.50 million SDR | — |
| 1951 | 38.00 million SDR | +43.4% |
| 1952 | 82.70 million SDR | +117.6% |
| 1953 | 108.70 million SDR | +31.4% |
| 1954 | 107.80 million SDR | -0.8% |
| 1955 | 96.00 million SDR | -10.9% |
| 1956 | 98.50 million SDR | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 115.60 million SDR | +17.4% |
| 1958 | 146.50 million SDR | +26.7% |
| 1959 | 147.30 million SDR | +0.5% |
| 1960 | 157.00 million SDR | +6.6% |
| 1961 | 207.00 million SDR | +31.8% |
| 1962 | 168.60 million SDR | -18.6% |
| 1963 | 131.50 million SDR | -22.0% |
| 1964 | 136.38 million SDR | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 146.29 million SDR | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 245.21 million SDR | +67.6% |
| 1967 | 356.52 million SDR | +45.4% |
| 1968 | 391.12 million SDR | +9.7% |
| 1969 | 552.92 million SDR | +41.4% |
| 1970 | 609.71 million SDR | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 402.51 million SDR | -34.0% |
| 1972 | 485.39 million SDR | +20.6% |
| 1973 | 737.28 million SDR | +51.9% |
| 1974 | 230.24 million SDR | -68.8% |
| 1975 | 671.43 million SDR | +191.6% |
| 1976 | 1.70 billion SDR | +153.1% |
| 1977 | 2.45 billion SDR | +44.0% |
| 1978 | 2.14 billion SDR | -12.4% |
| 1979 | 2.27 billion SDR | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 2.32 billion SDR | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 2.33 billion SDR | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 2.57 billion SDR | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 2.27 billion SDR | -11.7% |
| 1984 | 2.84 billion SDR | +25.1% |
| 1985 | 2.64 billion SDR | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 2.74 billion SDR | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 2.55 billion SDR | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 9.20 billion SDR | +261.0% |
| 1989 | 11.60 billion SDR | +26.1% |
| 1990 | 10.42 billion SDR | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 9.60 billion SDR | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 12.47 billion SDR | +29.9% |
| 1993 | 14.75 billion SDR | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 17.59 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 1995 | 22.01 billion SDR | +25.1% |
| 1996 | 23.70 billion SDR | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 15.12 billion SDR | -36.2% |
| 1998 | 36.96 billion SDR | +144.4% |
| 1999 | 53.96 billion SDR | +46.0% |
| 2000 | 73.83 billion SDR | +36.8% |
| 2001 | 81.82 billion SDR | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 89.31 billion SDR | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 104.55 billion SDR | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 128.18 billion SDR | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 147.20 billion SDR | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 158.84 billion SDR | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 165.94 billion SDR | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 130.64 billion SDR | -21.3% |
| 2009 | 172.24 billion SDR | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 189.33 billion SDR | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 199.59 billion SDR | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 212.74 billion SDR | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 224.96 billion SDR | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 250.95 billion SDR | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 265.52 billion SDR | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 276.05 billion SDR | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 273.32 billion SDR | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 290.18 billion SDR | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 295.41 billion SDR | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 306.82 billion SDR | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 330.07 billion SDR | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 317.15 billion SDR | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 312.15 billion SDR | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 317.64 billion SDR | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 311.57 billion SDR | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 96.76 million SDR | 26.50 million SDR | 147.30 million SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 249.25 million SDR | 131.50 million SDR | 552.92 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.17 billion SDR | 230.24 million SDR | 2.45 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.11 billion SDR | 2.27 billion SDR | 11.60 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.66 billion SDR | 9.60 billion SDR | 53.96 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.25 billion SDR | 73.83 billion SDR | 172.24 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 247.81 billion SDR | 189.33 billion SDR | 295.41 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 315.90 billion SDR | 306.82 billion SDR | 330.07 billion SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Republic of Korea
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate 4.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.1572 SDR per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 5,693 SDR per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 5,961 SDR per person (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate -0.594 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita 6,168 SDR per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Republic of Korea was 311.57 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 330.07 billion SDR in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.50 million SDR in 1950.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 11th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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