24_International reserves in Canada
Canada: 24_International reserves was 124.61 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
124.61 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
20th
of 175 countries
All-time high
124.61 billion excluding gold
in 2026
All-time low
10.95 billion excluding gold
in 1994
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Canada, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Canada is 124.61 billion excluding gold, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Canada peaked at 124.61 billion excluding gold in 2026 and was at its lowest, 10.95 billion excluding gold, in 1994.
Canada ranks 20th 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.79 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 16.96 billion excluding gold | +23.0% |
| 1992 | 14.68 billion excluding gold | -13.4% |
| 1993 | 12.71 billion excluding gold | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 10.95 billion excluding gold | -13.9% |
| 1995 | 14.59 billion excluding gold | +33.3% |
| 1996 | 16.84 billion excluding gold | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 21.49 billion excluding gold | +27.6% |
| 1998 | 22.28 billion excluding gold | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 24.85 billion excluding gold | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 30.70 billion excluding gold | +23.5% |
| 2001 | 33.21 billion excluding gold | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 33.74 billion excluding gold | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 35.76 billion excluding gold | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 36.37 billion excluding gold | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 36.20 billion excluding gold | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 35.97 billion excluding gold | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 39.23 billion excluding gold | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 42.95 billion excluding gold | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 43.42 billion excluding gold | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 56.54 billion excluding gold | +30.2% |
| 2011 | 60.44 billion excluding gold | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 69.17 billion excluding gold | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 70.05 billion excluding gold | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 76.32 billion excluding gold | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 77.57 billion excluding gold | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 82.19 billion excluding gold | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 82.55 billion excluding gold | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 83.30 billion excluding gold | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 83.40 billion excluding gold | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 86.10 billion excluding gold | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 83.38 billion excluding gold | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 103.76 billion excluding gold | +24.5% |
| 2023 | 109.65 billion excluding gold | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 117.25 billion excluding gold | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 124.11 billion excluding gold | +5.9% |
| 2026 | 124.61 billion excluding gold | +0.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 124.61 billion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 5.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.91 billion excluding gold | 10.95 billion excluding gold | 24.85 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.75 billion excluding gold | 30.70 billion excluding gold | 43.42 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.15 billion excluding gold | 56.54 billion excluding gold | 83.40 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.98 billion excluding gold | 83.38 billion excluding gold | 124.61 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 17 United Kingdom 172.91 billion excluding gold compare
- 18 Czechia 162.81 billion excluding gold compare
- 19 Indonesia 135.37 billion excluding gold compare
- 21 Malaysia 120.22 billion excluding gold compare
- 22 Denmark 115.57 billion excluding gold compare
- 23 Germany 101.67 billion excluding gold compare
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Canada?
- 24_international reserves in Canada was 124.61 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 124.61 billion excluding gold in 2026.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.95 billion excluding gold in 1994.
- How does Canada rank for 24_international reserves?
- Canada ranks 20th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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).