24_International reserves in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 24_International reserves was 172.91 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
172.91 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
17th
of 175 countries
All-time high
172.91 billion excluding gold
in 2026
All-time low
29.30 billion excluding gold
in 1999
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in United Kingdom, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in United Kingdom stood at 172.91 billion excluding gold. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.1% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in United Kingdom peaked at 172.91 billion excluding gold in 2026 and was at its lowest, 29.30 billion excluding gold, in 1999.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 175 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.
24_International reserves in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34.07 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 37.28 billion excluding gold | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 40.19 billion excluding gold | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 36.73 billion excluding gold | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 38.38 billion excluding gold | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 42.58 billion excluding gold | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 39.20 billion excluding gold | -8.0% |
| 1997 | 35.22 billion excluding gold | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 30.14 billion excluding gold | -14.4% |
| 1999 | 29.30 billion excluding gold | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 37.31 billion excluding gold | +27.3% |
| 2001 | 43.09 billion excluding gold | +15.5% |
| 2002 | 44.70 billion excluding gold | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 45.48 billion excluding gold | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 52.86 billion excluding gold | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 57.81 billion excluding gold | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 54.80 billion excluding gold | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 61.36 billion excluding gold | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 72.16 billion excluding gold | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 54.07 billion excluding gold | -25.1% |
| 2010 | 75.51 billion excluding gold | +39.7% |
| 2011 | 93.08 billion excluding gold | +23.3% |
| 2012 | 96.58 billion excluding gold | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 99.37 billion excluding gold | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 115.45 billion excluding gold | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 123.81 billion excluding gold | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 142.99 billion excluding gold | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 129.49 billion excluding gold | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 144.44 billion excluding gold | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 150.38 billion excluding gold | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 154.17 billion excluding gold | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 154.22 billion excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 171.20 billion excluding gold | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 153.63 billion excluding gold | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 153.68 billion excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 152.91 billion excluding gold | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 172.91 billion excluding gold | +13.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 172.91 billion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 8.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 172.91 billion excluding gold is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.24 billion excluding gold, 12.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.31 billion excluding gold | 29.30 billion excluding gold | 42.58 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.36 billion excluding gold | 37.31 billion excluding gold | 72.16 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.11 billion excluding gold | 75.51 billion excluding gold | 150.38 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.96 billion excluding gold | 152.91 billion excluding gold | 172.91 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
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- 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 24_international reserves in United Kingdom?
- 24_international reserves in United Kingdom was 172.91 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 172.91 billion excluding gold in 2026.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.30 billion excluding gold in 1999.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 24_international reserves?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. 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 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).