Total reserves in Brazil
Brazil: Total reserves was 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
358.51 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
14th
of 182 countries
All-time high
374.71 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2018
All-time low
200.15 million includes gold, current US$
in 1967
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in Brazil, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ for total reserves in 2025.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Brazil peaked at 374.71 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 200.15 million includes gold, current US$, in 1967.
Brazil ranks 14th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Brazil, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 432.85 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 471.16 million includes gold, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1962 | 336.00 million includes gold, current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1963 | 355.04 million includes gold, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1964 | 245.49 million includes gold, current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1965 | 484.25 million includes gold, current US$ | +97.3% |
| 1966 | 425.80 million includes gold, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1967 | 200.15 million includes gold, current US$ | -53.0% |
| 1968 | 266.42 million includes gold, current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1969 | 656.77 million includes gold, current US$ | +146.5% |
| 1970 | 1.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | +81.2% |
| 1971 | 1.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | +47.4% |
| 1972 | 4.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +140.5% |
| 1973 | 6.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +54.3% |
| 1974 | 5.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1975 | 4.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1976 | 6.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +60.0% |
| 1977 | 7.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 12.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | +63.8% |
| 1979 | 9.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 6.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1981 | 7.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 4.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | -46.6% |
| 1983 | 4.56 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 11.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | +162.2% |
| 1985 | 11.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 8.18 billion includes gold, current US$ | -29.6% |
| 1987 | 8.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 9.11 billion includes gold, current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 9.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 10.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 9.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 23.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | +152.9% |
| 1993 | 32.25 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1994 | 38.81 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 51.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1996 | 60.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 52.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 44.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 36.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2000 | 33.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 35.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 37.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 49.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2004 | 52.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 53.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 85.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | +59.6% |
| 2007 | 180.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | +110.1% |
| 2008 | 193.78 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 238.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 288.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2011 | 352.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2012 | 373.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 358.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 363.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 356.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 364.98 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 373.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 374.71 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 356.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 355.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 362.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 324.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 355.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 329.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.7% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.01 billion includes gold, current US$, 39.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.92 billion includes gold, current US$, 60.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in Brazil changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +162.2% | 4.56 billion includes gold, current US$ | 11.96 billion includes gold, current US$ |
| 1992 | +152.9% | 9.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | 23.75 billion includes gold, current US$ |
| 1969 | +146.5% | 266.42 million includes gold, current US$ | 656.77 million includes gold, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 387.39 million includes gold, current US$ | 200.15 million includes gold, current US$ | 656.77 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.94 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | 12.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | 4.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | 11.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | 9.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | 60.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.12 billion includes gold, current US$ | 33.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | 238.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 356.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 288.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | 374.71 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 347.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | 324.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | 362.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 11 Singapore 432.11 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 12 France 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 13 Hong Kong 425.55 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 292.32 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 16 Thailand 282.26 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 17 Poland 271.81 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.18 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0132 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 141.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 77.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0341 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 365 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Brazil?
- Total reserves in Brazil was 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 374.71 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 200.15 million includes gold, current US$ in 1967.
- How does Brazil rank for total reserves?
- Brazil ranks 14th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.