25_SDR holdings in United States
United States: 25_SDR holdings was 171.84 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in United States, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 25_sdr holdings in United States is 171.84 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 240.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in United States peaked at 171.84 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 8.34 billion, in 2006.
United States ranks 1st 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 States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.09 billion | — |
| 1991 | 10.37 billion | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 10.95 billion | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 8.79 billion | -19.7% |
| 1994 | 9.38 billion | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 11.65 billion | +24.2% |
| 1996 | 11.05 billion | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 9.88 billion | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 10.11 billion | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 9.68 billion | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 10.34 billion | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 10.38 billion | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 10.81 billion | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 11.39 billion | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 12.69 billion | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 11.56 billion | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 8.34 billion | -27.9% |
| 2007 | 8.95 billion | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 9.89 billion | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 9.08 billion | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 56.00 billion | +516.6% |
| 2011 | 56.54 billion | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 55.46 billion | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 53.70 billion | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 55.39 billion | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 49.46 billion | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 50.52 billion | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 49.35 billion | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 52.98 billion | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 50.77 billion | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 50.14 billion | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 52.10 billion | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 163.13 billion | +213.1% |
| 2023 | 163.24 billion | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 166.27 billion | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 170.38 billion | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 171.84 billion | +0.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 171.84 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.94 billion, 58.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings in United States 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 | +516.6% | 9.08 billion | 56.00 billion |
| 2022 | +213.1% | 52.10 billion | 163.13 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.19 billion | 8.79 billion | 11.65 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.34 billion | 8.34 billion | 12.69 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.02 billion | 49.35 billion | 56.54 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.87 billion | 50.14 billion | 171.84 billion | 7 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 25_sdr holdings in United States?
- 25_sdr holdings in United States was 171.84 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 171.84 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.34 billion in 2006.
- How does United States rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- United States ranks 1st out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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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.