Total Reserves in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Total Reserves was 171,398 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in United Kingdom, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 171,398 for total reserves in 2025.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in United Kingdom peaked at 176,659 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32,912, in 1998.
United Kingdom ranks 19th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36,632 | — |
| 1991 | 42,802 | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 37,437 | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 37,576 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 41,904 | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 42,929 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 40,763 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 33,019 | -19.0% |
| 1998 | 32,912 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 41,098 | +24.9% |
| 2000 | 47,352 | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 44,762 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 51,981 | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 52,672 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 58,287 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 54,509 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 58,008 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 69,950 | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 56,648 | -19.0% |
| 2009 | 69,153 | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 84,543 | +22.3% |
| 2011 | 94,998 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 101,095 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 107,273 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 112,963 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 138,019 | +22.2% |
| 2016 | 123,970 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 138,421 | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 160,448 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 158,947 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 161,769 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 176,659 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 158,901 | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 157,908 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 149,105 | -5.6% |
| 2025 | 171,398 | +15.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 171,398 is above the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 6.9× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 171,398 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,296, 10.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38,707 | 32,912 | 42,929 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56,332 | 44,762 | 69,950 | 10 |
| 2010s | 122,068 | 84,543 | 160,448 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162,623 | 149,105 | 176,659 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in United Kingdom?
- Total reserves in United Kingdom was 171,398 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 176,659 in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,912 in 1998.
- How does United Kingdom rank for total reserves?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.