Total reserves in Japan
Japan: Total reserves was 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
3rd
of 182 countries
All-time high
1.41 trillion includes gold, current US$
in 2021
All-time low
1.67 billion includes gold, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in Japan, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Japan is 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Japan peaked at 1.41 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.67 billion includes gold, current US$, in 1961.
That places Japan 3rd out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Japan, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1962 | 2.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1963 | 2.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 2.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 2.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1966 | 2.12 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1967 | 2.03 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 2.98 billion includes gold, current US$ | +46.4% |
| 1969 | 3.66 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1970 | 4.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 1971 | 15.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | +217.2% |
| 1972 | 18.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1973 | 13.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1974 | 16.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1975 | 14.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 18.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1977 | 25.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1978 | 37.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | +46.0% |
| 1979 | 31.93 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.6% |
| 1980 | 38.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1981 | 37.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 34.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 33.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 33.90 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 34.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 51.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1987 | 92.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | +79.2% |
| 1988 | 106.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 93.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1990 | 87.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 80.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 79.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 107.99 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1994 | 135.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 192.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +42.5% |
| 1996 | 225.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1997 | 226.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 222.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 293.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2000 | 361.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 401.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 469.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 673.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | +43.4% |
| 2004 | 844.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 846.90 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 895.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 973.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 1.03 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 1.05 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 1.10 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 1.30 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 1.27 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 1.27 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1.26 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.23 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 1.22 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.26 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 1.27 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1.32 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 1.39 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 1.41 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1.23 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 1.29 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 1.23 trillion includes gold, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ | +11.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 29.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27.84 billion includes gold, current US$, 49.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +217.2% | 4.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | 15.47 billion includes gold, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.27 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | 3.66 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | 4.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | 37.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | 33.84 billion includes gold, current US$ | 106.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 165.26 billion includes gold, current US$ | 79.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | 293.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 754.94 billion includes gold, current US$ | 361.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.05 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.25 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 1.10 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 1.32 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 1.23 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 1.41 trillion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 China 3.75 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 2 United States 1.39 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 4 Switzerland 1.08 trillion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 5 India 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 6 Russia 608.36 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Japan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.4463 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 217.76 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0491 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,765 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 45.81 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 142.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0103 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.3 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Japan?
- Total reserves in Japan was 1.37 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.41 trillion includes gold, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.67 billion includes gold, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Japan rank for total reserves?
- Japan ranks 3rd out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.