Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India
India: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 502.16 billion SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
502.16 billion SDR
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
4th
of 188 countries
All-time high
502.16 billion SDR
in 2025
All-time low
496.67 million SDR
in 1964
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India is 502.16 billion SDR, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India peaked at 502.16 billion SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 496.67 million SDR, in 1964.
That places India 4th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 India, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.06 billion SDR | — |
| 1951 | 1.94 billion SDR | -5.5% |
| 1952 | 1.80 billion SDR | -7.6% |
| 1953 | 1.86 billion SDR | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 1.87 billion SDR | +0.2% |
| 1955 | 1.88 billion SDR | +0.8% |
| 1956 | 1.46 billion SDR | -22.3% |
| 1957 | 941.96 million SDR | -35.6% |
| 1958 | 721.44 million SDR | -23.4% |
| 1959 | 813.29 million SDR | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 669.80 million SDR | -17.6% |
| 1961 | 665.22 million SDR | -0.7% |
| 1962 | 511.70 million SDR | -23.1% |
| 1963 | 606.19 million SDR | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 496.67 million SDR | -18.1% |
| 1965 | 599.21 million SDR | +20.6% |
| 1966 | 605.89 million SDR | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 660.82 million SDR | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 678.25 million SDR | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 924.43 million SDR | +36.3% |
| 1970 | 1.00 billion SDR | +8.6% |
| 1971 | 1.10 billion SDR | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 1.05 billion SDR | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 888.03 million SDR | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 1.03 billion SDR | +15.5% |
| 1975 | 1.10 billion SDR | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 2.58 billion SDR | +133.5% |
| 1977 | 4.20 billion SDR | +63.0% |
| 1978 | 5.14 billion SDR | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 5.86 billion SDR | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 5.67 billion SDR | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 4.24 billion SDR | -25.1% |
| 1982 | 4.12 billion SDR | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 4.92 billion SDR | +19.3% |
| 1984 | 6.15 billion SDR | +24.9% |
| 1985 | 6.03 billion SDR | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 5.40 billion SDR | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 4.70 billion SDR | -13.0% |
| 1988 | 3.78 billion SDR | -19.6% |
| 1989 | 3.06 billion SDR | -19.0% |
| 1990 | 3.65 billion SDR | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 4.75 billion SDR | +30.2% |
| 1992 | 6.30 billion SDR | +32.7% |
| 1993 | 9.85 billion SDR | +56.2% |
| 1994 | 15.79 billion SDR | +60.4% |
| 1995 | 14.53 billion SDR | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 16.54 billion SDR | +13.9% |
| 1997 | 20.43 billion SDR | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 21.19 billion SDR | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 25.55 billion SDR | +20.6% |
| 2000 | 30.82 billion SDR | +20.6% |
| 2001 | 38.35 billion SDR | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 51.77 billion SDR | +35.0% |
| 2003 | 68.82 billion SDR | +32.9% |
| 2004 | 83.97 billion SDR | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 95.17 billion SDR | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 117.06 billion SDR | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 173.30 billion SDR | +48.0% |
| 2008 | 164.92 billion SDR | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 175.21 billion SDR | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 193.34 billion SDR | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 194.04 billion SDR | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 193.77 billion SDR | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 192.35 billion SDR | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 222.83 billion SDR | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 253.69 billion SDR | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 267.59 billion SDR | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 287.73 billion SDR | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 284.81 billion SDR | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 332.80 billion SDR | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 406.90 billion SDR | +22.3% |
| 2021 | 452.82 billion SDR | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 422.82 billion SDR | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 463.95 billion SDR | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 487.44 billion SDR | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 502.16 billion SDR | +3.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 502.16 billion SDR is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.77 billion SDR, 133.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- India's 502.16 billion SDR is above the median for South Asia, which is 10.03 billion SDR, 50.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +133.5% | 1.10 billion SDR | 2.58 billion SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.53 billion SDR | 721.44 million SDR | 2.06 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 641.82 million SDR | 496.67 million SDR | 924.43 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.40 billion SDR | 888.03 million SDR | 5.86 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.81 billion SDR | 3.06 billion SDR | 6.15 billion SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.86 billion SDR | 3.65 billion SDR | 25.55 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.94 billion SDR | 30.82 billion SDR | 175.21 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.30 billion SDR | 192.35 billion SDR | 332.80 billion SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 456.02 billion SDR | 406.90 billion SDR | 502.16 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 national valuation) in India?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in India was 502.16 billion SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 502.16 billion SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 496.67 million SDR in 1964.
- How does India rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- India ranks 4th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.9%. 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 national valuation) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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