24_International reserves in Iceland
Iceland: 24_International reserves was 7.27 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
7.27 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
84th
of 175 countries
All-time high
7.62 billion excluding gold
in 2012
All-time low
293.13 million excluding gold
in 1995
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Iceland, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in Iceland stood at 7.27 billion excluding gold.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Iceland peaked at 7.62 billion excluding gold in 2012 and was at its lowest, 293.13 million excluding gold, in 1995.
Iceland ranks 84th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Iceland, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 337.71 million excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 307.51 million excluding gold | -8.9% |
| 1992 | 507.35 million excluding gold | +65.0% |
| 1993 | 442.96 million excluding gold | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 545.93 million excluding gold | +23.2% |
| 1995 | 293.13 million excluding gold | -46.3% |
| 1996 | 338.20 million excluding gold | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 363.98 million excluding gold | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 372.76 million excluding gold | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 447.05 million excluding gold | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 424.65 million excluding gold | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 379.55 million excluding gold | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 343.49 million excluding gold | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 448.94 million excluding gold | +30.7% |
| 2004 | 897.28 million excluding gold | +99.9% |
| 2005 | 955.46 million excluding gold | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 1.09 billion excluding gold | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 2.31 billion excluding gold | +111.6% |
| 2008 | 2.82 billion excluding gold | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 3.09 billion excluding gold | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 3.75 billion excluding gold | +21.3% |
| 2011 | 6.54 billion excluding gold | +74.7% |
| 2012 | 7.62 billion excluding gold | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 3.95 billion excluding gold | -48.1% |
| 2014 | 4.07 billion excluding gold | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 4.24 billion excluding gold | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 5.87 billion excluding gold | +38.3% |
| 2017 | 7.20 billion excluding gold | +22.7% |
| 2018 | 6.55 billion excluding gold | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 6.15 billion excluding gold | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 6.58 billion excluding gold | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 6.68 billion excluding gold | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 6.75 billion excluding gold | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 5.81 billion excluding gold | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 6.43 billion excluding gold | +10.8% |
| 2025 | 6.36 billion excluding gold | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 7.27 billion excluding gold | +14.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 7.27 billion excluding gold is below the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 33% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 7.27 billion excluding gold is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.24 billion excluding gold, 51% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 395.66 million excluding gold | 293.13 million excluding gold | 545.93 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.28 billion excluding gold | 343.49 million excluding gold | 3.09 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.59 billion excluding gold | 3.75 billion excluding gold | 7.62 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.55 billion excluding gold | 5.81 billion excluding gold | 7.27 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Iceland?
- 24_international reserves in Iceland was 7.27 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 7.62 billion excluding gold in 2012.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 293.13 million excluding gold in 1995.
- How does Iceland rank for 24_international reserves?
- Iceland ranks 84th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).