Total reserves in France
France: Total reserves was 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
428.21 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 51.4%
World rank
12th
of 182 countries
All-time high
428.21 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.30 billion includes gold, current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in France, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in France is 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 51.4% on the previous year and up 209.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in France peaked at 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.30 billion includes gold, current US$, in 1960.
That places France 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in France, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | +46.7% |
| 1962 | 4.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1963 | 4.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1964 | 5.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 6.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1966 | 6.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 7.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 4.97 billion includes gold, current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1969 | 3.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1970 | 5.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 1971 | 8.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | +69.6% |
| 1972 | 12.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1973 | 15.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1974 | 23.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +49.7% |
| 1975 | 22.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 19.23 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 1977 | 22.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1978 | 32.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1979 | 59.52 billion includes gold, current US$ | +84.1% |
| 1980 | 75.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1981 | 54.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1982 | 53.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 51.08 billion includes gold, current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1985 | 53.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 63.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1987 | 72.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 58.94 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1989 | 57.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 68.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1991 | 60.23 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1992 | 54.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 54.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 57.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 58.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 57.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 54.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 73.77 billion includes gold, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 1999 | 67.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 63.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 58.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 61.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 70.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 77.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 74.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 98.24 billion includes gold, current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 115.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 103.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2009 | 131.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 165.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2011 | 168.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 184.52 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 145.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2014 | 143.98 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 138.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 145.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 156.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 166.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 189.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 224.24 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 244.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 242.42 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 240.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 282.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2025 | 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +51.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 9.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- France's 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.25 billion includes gold, current US$, 18.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | 2.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | 7.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | 5.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | 59.52 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 58.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | 46.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | 75.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | 54.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 73.77 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | 58.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | 131.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | 138.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | 189.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 277.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | 224.24 billion includes gold, current US$ | 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 9 South Korea 436.57 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 10 Italy 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 11 Singapore 432.11 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 13 Hong Kong 425.55 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 14 Brazil 358.51 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 15 United Arab Emirates 292.32 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in France?
- Total reserves in France was 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.30 billion includes gold, current US$ in 1960.
- How does France rank for total reserves?
- France ranks 12th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.