Total Reserves in Iceland
Iceland: Total Reserves was 7,457 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Iceland, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in Iceland stood at 7,457.
The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Iceland peaked at 8,454 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 294.86, in 1994.
That places Iceland 86th out of 165 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 439.01 | — |
| 1991 | 452.5 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 501.63 | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 429.25 | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 294.86 | -31.3% |
| 1995 | 310.16 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 456.73 | +47.3% |
| 1997 | 386.26 | -15.4% |
| 1998 | 429.25 | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 481.6 | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 391.57 | -18.7% |
| 2001 | 340.96 | -12.9% |
| 2002 | 443.08 | +30.0% |
| 2003 | 795.55 | +79.5% |
| 2004 | 1,050 | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 1,039 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 2,305 | +121.8% |
| 2007 | 2,582 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 3,519 | +36.3% |
| 2009 | 3,817 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 5,702 | +49.4% |
| 2011 | 8,454 | +48.3% |
| 2012 | 4,089 | -51.6% |
| 2013 | 4,164 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 4,103 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 4,976 | +21.3% |
| 2016 | 7,156 | +43.8% |
| 2017 | 6,487 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 6,242 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 6,688 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 6,302 | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 6,966 | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 5,775 | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 5,680 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 6,240 | +9.9% |
| 2025 | 7,457 | +19.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 7,457 is below the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 30% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 7,457 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,296, 46% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 418.13 | 294.86 | 501.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,628 | 340.96 | 3,817 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,806 | 4,089 | 8,454 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,403 | 5,680 | 7,457 | 6 |
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 total reserves in Iceland?
- Total reserves in Iceland was 7,457 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 8,454 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 294.86 in 1994.
- How does Iceland rank for total reserves?
- Iceland ranks 86th out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.