24_International reserves in Japan
Japan: 24_International reserves was 1.25 trillion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
1.25 trillion excluding gold
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
2nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.33 trillion excluding gold
in 2020
All-time low
71.16 billion excluding gold
in 1992
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Japan, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Japan is 1.25 trillion excluding gold, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Japan peaked at 1.33 trillion excluding gold in 2020 and was at its lowest, 71.16 billion excluding gold, in 1992.
That places Japan 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Japan, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 73.54 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 72.79 billion excluding gold | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 71.16 billion excluding gold | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 73.03 billion excluding gold | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 104.76 billion excluding gold | +43.4% |
| 1995 | 143.55 billion excluding gold | +37.0% |
| 1996 | 202.71 billion excluding gold | +41.2% |
| 1997 | 218.18 billion excluding gold | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 222.46 billion excluding gold | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 221.37 billion excluding gold | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 304.37 billion excluding gold | +37.5% |
| 2001 | 355.15 billion excluding gold | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 394.10 billion excluding gold | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 487.94 billion excluding gold | +23.8% |
| 2004 | 816.15 billion excluding gold | +67.3% |
| 2005 | 827.20 billion excluding gold | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 837.71 billion excluding gold | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 892.68 billion excluding gold | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 992.62 billion excluding gold | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 996.00 billion excluding gold | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.02 trillion excluding gold | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.08 trillion excluding gold | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 1.25 trillion excluding gold | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 1.22 trillion excluding gold | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 1.25 trillion excluding gold | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 1.22 trillion excluding gold | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.23 trillion excluding gold | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.20 trillion excluding gold | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 1.24 trillion excluding gold | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 1.26 trillion excluding gold | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.33 trillion excluding gold | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 1.32 trillion excluding gold | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.30 trillion excluding gold | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.20 trillion excluding gold | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 1.23 trillion excluding gold | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 1.19 trillion excluding gold | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 1.25 trillion excluding gold | +5.2% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1.25 trillion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 57.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1.25 trillion excluding gold is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.53 billion excluding gold, 50.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +67.3% | 487.94 billion excluding gold | 816.15 billion excluding gold |
| 1994 | +43.4% | 73.03 billion excluding gold | 104.76 billion excluding gold |
| 1996 | +41.2% | 143.55 billion excluding gold | 202.71 billion excluding gold |
| 2000 | +37.5% | 221.37 billion excluding gold | 304.37 billion excluding gold |
| 1995 | +37.0% | 104.76 billion excluding gold | 143.55 billion excluding gold |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 140.36 billion excluding gold | 71.16 billion excluding gold | 222.46 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 690.39 billion excluding gold | 304.37 billion excluding gold | 996.00 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 trillion excluding gold | 1.02 trillion excluding gold | 1.26 trillion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.26 trillion excluding gold | 1.19 trillion excluding gold | 1.33 trillion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 China 3.41 trillion excluding gold compare
- 3 Switzerland 915.89 billion excluding gold compare
- 4 India 575.69 billion excluding gold compare
- 5 Saudi Arabia 496.21 billion excluding gold compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Japan?
- 24_international reserves in Japan was 1.25 trillion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 trillion excluding gold in 2020.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.16 billion excluding gold in 1992.
- How does Japan rank for 24_international reserves?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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).