25_SDR holdings in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 25_SDR holdings was 39.23 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in United Kingdom, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 25_sdr holdings in United Kingdom is 39.23 billion, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 291.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in United Kingdom peaked at 41.24 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 288.10 million, in 2002.
United Kingdom ranks 5th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
25_SDR holdings in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.15 billion | — |
| 1991 | 1.40 billion | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 1.31 billion | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 498.65 million | -61.9% |
| 1994 | 367.46 million | -26.3% |
| 1995 | 358.69 million | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 369.45 million | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 443.02 million | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 439.38 million | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 510.27 million | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 465.05 million | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 350.36 million | -24.7% |
| 2002 | 288.10 million | -17.8% |
| 2003 | 324.39 million | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 341.40 million | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 332.82 million | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 315.31 million | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 369.65 million | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 350.38 million | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 431.32 million | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 13.89 billion | +3120.7% |
| 2011 | 14.75 billion | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 14.81 billion | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 14.41 billion | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 14.91 billion | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 13.25 billion | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 10.03 billion | -24.3% |
| 2017 | 10.40 billion | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 12.10 billion | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 13.54 billion | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 14.15 billion | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 14.01 billion | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 40.80 billion | +191.3% |
| 2023 | 41.24 billion | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 41.10 billion | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 39.90 billion | -2.9% |
| 2026 | 39.23 billion | -1.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 39.23 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.94 billion, 13.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 39.23 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.90 billion, 20.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings 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 | +3120.7% | 431.32 million | 13.89 billion |
| 2022 | +191.3% | 14.01 billion | 40.80 billion |
| 1993 | -61.9% | 1.31 billion | 498.65 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 684.58 million | 358.69 million | 1.40 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 356.88 million | 288.10 million | 465.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.21 billion | 10.03 billion | 14.91 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.92 billion | 14.01 billion | 41.24 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 25_sdr holdings in United Kingdom?
- 25_sdr holdings in United Kingdom was 39.23 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 41.24 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 288.10 million in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 291.4%. 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 25_SDR holdings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Holdings of SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement existing reserves. They are valued on the basis of a basket of currencies of four key international currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders. SDRs are allocated to Fund members that are participants in the Fund’s Operations Division for SDRs and Administered Accounts in proportion to their quotas. Data are sourced from IMF records.