11_SDR allocation in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 11_SDR allocation was 39.95 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
11_SDR allocation in United Kingdom, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 11_sdr allocation in United Kingdom is 39.95 billion, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 179.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 11_sdr allocation in United Kingdom peaked at 40.71 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.39 billion, in 2002.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 189 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
11_SDR allocation in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.49 billion | — |
| 1991 | 2.58 billion | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 2.62 billion | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 2.67 billion | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 2.70 billion | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 2.99 billion | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 2.80 billion | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 2.65 billion | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 2.56 billion | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.60 billion | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 2.58 billion | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 2.41 billion | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 2.39 billion | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 2.63 billion | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 2.83 billion | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 2.89 billion | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 2.76 billion | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 2.89 billion | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 3.15 billion | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 2.86 billion | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 15.39 billion | +437.9% |
| 2011 | 16.07 billion | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 15.70 billion | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 15.19 billion | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 15.66 billion | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 13.98 billion | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 14.28 billion | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 13.75 billion | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 14.73 billion | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 14.07 billion | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 13.83 billion | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 14.36 billion | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 40.71 billion | +183.5% |
| 2023 | 39.62 billion | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 39.00 billion | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 39.13 billion | +0.4% |
| 2026 | 39.95 billion | +2.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 39.95 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.53 billion, 11.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 39.95 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.98 billion, 20.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 11_SDR allocation in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +437.9% | 2.86 billion | 15.39 billion |
| 2022 | +183.5% | 14.36 billion | 40.71 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.67 billion | 2.49 billion | 2.99 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.74 billion | 2.39 billion | 3.15 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.88 billion | 13.75 billion | 16.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.37 billion | 13.83 billion | 40.71 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 11_sdr allocation in United Kingdom?
- 11_sdr allocation in United Kingdom was 39.95 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 11_sdr allocation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 40.71 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest 11_sdr allocation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.39 billion in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 11_sdr allocation?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 11_sdr allocation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 11_SDR allocation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF and allocated to members to supplement existing official reserves. Holdings of SDRs by an IMF member are recorded as an asset, while the allocation of SDRs is recorded as the incurrence of a liability of the member receiving them. The membership of the SDR Department incurs the asset and liability position among themselves, not with the IMF. The holdings and allocations should be shown gross, rather than netted (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, sixth edition (BPM6)).