Total reserves in China
China: Total reserves was 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
1st
of 182 countries
All-time high
3.90 trillion includes gold, current US$
in 2014
All-time low
4.45 billion includes gold, current US$
in 1978
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Total reserves in China, 1977–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
China recorded 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ for total reserves in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in China peaked at 3.90 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.45 billion includes gold, current US$, in 1978.
China ranks 1st of 182 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in China, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 4.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 8.71 billion includes gold, current US$ | +95.7% |
| 1980 | 10.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1981 | 10.11 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 17.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +69.7% |
| 1983 | 19.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1984 | 21.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 16.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1986 | 16.42 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 22.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1988 | 23.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 23.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 34.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +49.6% |
| 1991 | 48.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1992 | 24.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | -48.4% |
| 1993 | 27.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 57.78 billion includes gold, current US$ | +111.3% |
| 1995 | 80.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1996 | 111.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1997 | 146.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 152.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 161.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 171.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 220.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2002 | 297.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2003 | 416.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.8% |
| 2004 | 622.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | +49.7% |
| 2005 | 831.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | +33.5% |
| 2006 | 1.08 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2007 | 1.55 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +43.1% |
| 2008 | 1.97 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2009 | 2.45 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 2.91 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 3.25 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 3.39 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 3.88 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 3.90 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 3.41 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 3.10 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 3.24 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 3.17 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 3.22 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 3.36 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 3.43 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 3.31 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 3.45 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 3.46 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +8.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.01 billion includes gold, current US$, 416.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- China's 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27.84 billion includes gold, current US$, 134.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | 4.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | 8.71 billion includes gold, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 18.10 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | 23.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.53 billion includes gold, current US$ | 24.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | 161.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 960.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | 171.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | 2.45 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.35 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 2.91 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 3.90 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.46 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 3.31 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 2 United States 1.39 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 3 Japan 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 4 Switzerland 1.08 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 157.21 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 111.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 87.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 56.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in China?
- Total reserves in China was 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.90 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.45 billion includes gold, current US$ in 1978.
- How does China rank for total reserves?
- China ranks 1st out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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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.