Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Tonga
Tonga: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) was 301.36 million SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
301.36 million SDR
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
169th
of 188 countries
All-time high
301.36 million SDR
in 2025
All-time low
7.41 million SDR
in 1977
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Tonga, 1977–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Tonga stood at 301.36 million SDR. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 167.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Tonga peaked at 301.36 million SDR in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.41 million SDR, in 1977.
Tonga ranks 169th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) in Tonga, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7.41 million SDR | — |
| 1978 | 7.76 million SDR | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 9.53 million SDR | +22.8% |
| 1980 | 10.78 million SDR | +13.1% |
| 1981 | 12.01 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 14.11 million SDR | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 20.01 million SDR | +41.9% |
| 1984 | 26.54 million SDR | +32.6% |
| 1985 | 25.04 million SDR | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 18.38 million SDR | -26.6% |
| 1987 | 20.36 million SDR | +10.8% |
| 1988 | 22.67 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 1989 | 18.91 million SDR | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 22.03 million SDR | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 22.57 million SDR | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 23.10 million SDR | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 26.98 million SDR | +16.8% |
| 1994 | 24.34 million SDR | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 19.31 million SDR | -20.7% |
| 1996 | 21.29 million SDR | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 20.38 million SDR | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 20.35 million SDR | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 17.84 million SDR | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 18.91 million SDR | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 18.91 million SDR | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 18.48 million SDR | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 26.76 million SDR | +44.8% |
| 2004 | 35.58 million SDR | +33.0% |
| 2005 | 32.79 million SDR | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 31.89 million SDR | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 41.28 million SDR | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 45.29 million SDR | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 61.05 million SDR | +34.8% |
| 2010 | 67.87 million SDR | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 93.34 million SDR | +37.5% |
| 2012 | 99.16 million SDR | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 100.99 million SDR | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 109.60 million SDR | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 112.65 million SDR | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 131.29 million SDR | +16.5% |
| 2017 | 139.40 million SDR | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 154.70 million SDR | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 157.97 million SDR | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 207.56 million SDR | +31.4% |
| 2021 | 258.51 million SDR | +24.5% |
| 2022 | 282.20 million SDR | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 295.55 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 289.31 million SDR | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 301.36 million SDR | +4.2% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 301.36 million SDR is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.71 billion SDR, 4% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 301.36 million SDR is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.56 billion SDR, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.24 million SDR | 7.41 million SDR | 9.53 million SDR | 3 |
| 1980s | 18.88 million SDR | 10.78 million SDR | 26.54 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.82 million SDR | 17.84 million SDR | 26.98 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.09 million SDR | 18.48 million SDR | 61.05 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.70 million SDR | 67.87 million SDR | 157.97 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 272.42 million SDR | 207.56 million SDR | 301.36 million SDR | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 166 Micronesia (country) 355.41 million SDR compare
- 167 Sierra Leone 332.23 million SDR compare
- 168 Saint Lucia 326.51 million SDR compare
- 170 Comoros 298.67 million SDR compare
- 171 Grenada 298.03 million SDR compare
- 172 Antigua and Barbuda 276.39 million SDR compare
More financial sector data for Tonga
- 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 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 45.37 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 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 33.13 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 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 45.37 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 national valuation) in Tonga?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Tonga was 301.36 million SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 301.36 million SDR in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.41 million SDR in 1977.
- How does Tonga rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Tonga ranks 169th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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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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.