24_International reserves in Australia
Australia: 24_International reserves was 58.74 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
58.74 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
36th
of 175 countries
All-time high
58.74 billion excluding gold
in 2026
All-time low
10.66 billion excluding gold
in 1993
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Australia, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
Australia recorded 58.74 billion excluding gold for 24_international reserves in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Australia peaked at 58.74 billion excluding gold in 2026 and was at its lowest, 10.66 billion excluding gold, in 1993.
Australia ranks 36th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Australia, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.77 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 15.46 billion excluding gold | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 13.67 billion excluding gold | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 10.66 billion excluding gold | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 11.53 billion excluding gold | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 12.37 billion excluding gold | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 10.85 billion excluding gold | -12.3% |
| 1997 | 14.37 billion excluding gold | +32.5% |
| 1998 | 13.79 billion excluding gold | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 14.21 billion excluding gold | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 15.81 billion excluding gold | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 16.60 billion excluding gold | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 16.83 billion excluding gold | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 19.12 billion excluding gold | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 35.34 billion excluding gold | +84.8% |
| 2005 | 35.28 billion excluding gold | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 42.84 billion excluding gold | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 55.81 billion excluding gold | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 30.97 billion excluding gold | -44.5% |
| 2009 | 30.18 billion excluding gold | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 34.85 billion excluding gold | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 33.26 billion excluding gold | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 47.70 billion excluding gold | +43.4% |
| 2013 | 46.72 billion excluding gold | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 54.05 billion excluding gold | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 51.27 billion excluding gold | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 42.16 billion excluding gold | -17.8% |
| 2017 | 55.03 billion excluding gold | +30.5% |
| 2018 | 55.50 billion excluding gold | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 51.21 billion excluding gold | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 52.76 billion excluding gold | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 43.64 billion excluding gold | -17.3% |
| 2022 | 52.18 billion excluding gold | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 51.98 billion excluding gold | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 49.64 billion excluding gold | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 56.24 billion excluding gold | +13.3% |
| 2026 | 58.74 billion excluding gold | +4.5% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 58.74 billion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 2.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Australia's 58.74 billion excluding gold is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.53 billion excluding gold, 2.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.97 billion excluding gold | 10.66 billion excluding gold | 15.46 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.88 billion excluding gold | 15.81 billion excluding gold | 55.81 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.18 billion excluding gold | 33.26 billion excluding gold | 55.50 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.17 billion excluding gold | 43.64 billion excluding gold | 58.74 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Australia?
- 24_international reserves in Australia was 58.74 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 58.74 billion excluding gold in 2026.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.66 billion excluding gold in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for 24_international reserves?
- Australia ranks 36th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).