Total reserves in India
India: Total reserves was 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
700.07 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 8.9%
World rank
5th
of 182 countries
All-time high
700.07 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
499.14 million includes gold, current US$
in 1964
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in India, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in India is 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 98.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in India peaked at 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 499.14 million includes gold, current US$, in 1964.
That places India 5th out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in India, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 674.54 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 666.36 million includes gold, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 512.79 million includes gold, current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1963 | 607.86 million includes gold, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 499.14 million includes gold, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1965 | 600.85 million includes gold, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1966 | 609.70 million includes gold, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 663.76 million includes gold, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 730.35 million includes gold, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 927.76 million includes gold, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1970 | 1.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 1.25 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1972 | 1.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 1.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 2.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +42.7% |
| 1975 | 2.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 3.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | +80.6% |
| 1977 | 6.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +63.2% |
| 1978 | 8.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +36.7% |
| 1979 | 11.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1980 | 12.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 8.11 billion includes gold, current US$ | -32.5% |
| 1982 | 8.24 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 8.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 8.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 9.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 10.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 11.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 9.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1989 | 8.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 5.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1991 | 7.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.1% |
| 1992 | 9.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 1993 | 14.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +53.8% |
| 1994 | 24.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +65.1% |
| 1995 | 22.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 24.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 28.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 30.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 36.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 41.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2001 | 49.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2002 | 71.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2003 | 103.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | +44.9% |
| 2004 | 131.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 137.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 178.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2007 | 276.58 billion includes gold, current US$ | +55.3% |
| 2008 | 257.42 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 284.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 300.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 298.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 300.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 298.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 325.08 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 353.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 361.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 412.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 399.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 463.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 590.23 billion includes gold, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 638.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 567.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 627.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 643.04 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.9% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.39 billion includes gold, current US$, 159.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- India's 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 13.60 billion includes gold, current US$, 51.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 649.31 million includes gold, current US$ | 499.14 million includes gold, current US$ | 927.76 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | 11.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.38 billion includes gold, current US$ | 8.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | 12.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | 5.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | 36.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 153.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | 41.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | 284.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 351.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 298.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | 463.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 627.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | 567.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 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
- 6 Russia 608.36 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 7 Germany 572.20 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 8 Saudi Arabia 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 24.38 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0099 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in India?
- Total reserves in India was 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 499.14 million includes gold, current US$ in 1964.
- How does India rank for total reserves?
- India ranks 5th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.