24_International reserves in Pakistan
Pakistan: 24_International reserves was 17.69 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
17.69 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 48.6%
World rank
61st
of 175 countries
All-time high
17.84 billion excluding gold
in 2017
All-time low
228.02 million excluding gold
in 1991
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Pakistan, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Pakistan is 17.69 billion excluding gold, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 48.6% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Pakistan peaked at 17.84 billion excluding gold in 2017 and was at its lowest, 228.02 million excluding gold, in 1991.
That places Pakistan 61st out of 175 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 548.86 million excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 228.02 million excluding gold | -58.5% |
| 1992 | 560.37 million excluding gold | +145.8% |
| 1993 | 796.68 million excluding gold | +42.2% |
| 1994 | 1.94 billion excluding gold | +143.2% |
| 1995 | 2.63 billion excluding gold | +35.7% |
| 1996 | 1.66 billion excluding gold | -36.7% |
| 1997 | 960.08 million excluding gold | -42.3% |
| 1998 | 1.27 billion excluding gold | +32.4% |
| 1999 | 1.65 billion excluding gold | +29.8% |
| 2000 | 1.58 billion excluding gold | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 1.46 billion excluding gold | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 3.96 billion excluding gold | +172.4% |
| 2003 | 9.60 billion excluding gold | +142.2% |
| 2004 | 11.64 billion excluding gold | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 10.72 billion excluding gold | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 9.83 billion excluding gold | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 12.14 billion excluding gold | +23.5% |
| 2008 | 11.66 billion excluding gold | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 7.45 billion excluding gold | -36.1% |
| 2010 | 12.10 billion excluding gold | +62.4% |
| 2011 | 16.57 billion excluding gold | +36.9% |
| 2012 | 13.22 billion excluding gold | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 8.42 billion excluding gold | -36.3% |
| 2014 | 6.69 billion excluding gold | -20.6% |
| 2015 | 12.55 billion excluding gold | +87.5% |
| 2016 | 17.05 billion excluding gold | +35.9% |
| 2017 | 17.84 billion excluding gold | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 13.30 billion excluding gold | -25.5% |
| 2019 | 12.38 billion excluding gold | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 13.21 billion excluding gold | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 15.08 billion excluding gold | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 13.51 billion excluding gold | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 5.31 billion excluding gold | -60.7% |
| 2024 | 9.26 billion excluding gold | +74.3% |
| 2025 | 11.90 billion excluding gold | +28.6% |
| 2026 | 17.69 billion excluding gold | +48.6% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 17.69 billion excluding gold is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.61 billion excluding gold, 4.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 17.69 billion excluding gold is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19.12 billion excluding gold, 93% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.22 billion excluding gold | 228.02 million excluding gold | 2.63 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.00 billion excluding gold | 1.46 billion excluding gold | 12.14 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.01 billion excluding gold | 6.69 billion excluding gold | 17.84 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.28 billion excluding gold | 5.31 billion excluding gold | 17.69 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Pakistan?
- 24_international reserves in Pakistan was 17.69 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.84 billion excluding gold in 2017.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.02 million excluding gold in 1991.
- How does Pakistan rank for 24_international reserves?
- Pakistan ranks 61st out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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).