24_International reserves in China
China: 24_International reserves was 3.41 trillion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
3.41 trillion excluding gold
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
1st
of 175 countries
All-time high
3.97 trillion excluding gold
in 2014
All-time low
20.96 billion excluding gold
in 1993
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in China, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in China stood at 3.41 trillion excluding gold.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in China peaked at 3.97 trillion excluding gold in 2014 and was at its lowest, 20.96 billion excluding gold, in 1993.
China ranks 1st of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in China, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.27 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 34.09 billion excluding gold | +53.1% |
| 1992 | 44.46 billion excluding gold | +30.4% |
| 1993 | 20.96 billion excluding gold | -52.8% |
| 1994 | 29.83 billion excluding gold | +42.3% |
| 1995 | 59.35 billion excluding gold | +99.0% |
| 1996 | 82.70 billion excluding gold | +39.3% |
| 1997 | 113.96 billion excluding gold | +37.8% |
| 1998 | 143.98 billion excluding gold | +26.3% |
| 1999 | 150.50 billion excluding gold | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 159.77 billion excluding gold | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 178.89 billion excluding gold | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 230.87 billion excluding gold | +29.1% |
| 2003 | 320.87 billion excluding gold | +39.0% |
| 2004 | 444.43 billion excluding gold | +38.5% |
| 2005 | 663.19 billion excluding gold | +49.2% |
| 2006 | 877.64 billion excluding gold | +32.3% |
| 2007 | 1.20 trillion excluding gold | +37.2% |
| 2008 | 1.68 trillion excluding gold | +39.9% |
| 2009 | 1.96 trillion excluding gold | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 2.46 trillion excluding gold | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 3.07 trillion excluding gold | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 3.33 trillion excluding gold | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 3.46 trillion excluding gold | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 3.97 trillion excluding gold | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 3.74 trillion excluding gold | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 3.23 trillion excluding gold | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 3.03 trillion excluding gold | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 3.16 trillion excluding gold | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 3.12 trillion excluding gold | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 3.08 trillion excluding gold | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 3.19 trillion excluding gold | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.25 trillion excluding gold | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 3.25 trillion excluding gold | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 3.31 trillion excluding gold | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 3.30 trillion excluding gold | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 3.41 trillion excluding gold | +3.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 3.41 trillion excluding gold is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.25 billion excluding gold, 470.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- China's 3.41 trillion excluding gold is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.53 billion excluding gold, 139.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.21 billion excluding gold | 20.96 billion excluding gold | 150.50 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 772.08 billion excluding gold | 159.77 billion excluding gold | 1.96 trillion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 trillion excluding gold | 2.46 trillion excluding gold | 3.97 trillion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 trillion excluding gold | 3.08 trillion excluding gold | 3.41 trillion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near China
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in China?
- 24_international reserves in China was 3.41 trillion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.97 trillion excluding gold in 2014.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.96 billion excluding gold in 1993.
- How does China rank for 24_international reserves?
- China ranks 1st out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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).