25_SDR holdings in Japan
Japan: 25_SDR holdings was 60.45 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
25_SDR holdings in Japan, 1990–2026
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Japan recorded 60.45 billion for 25_sdr holdings in 2026.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 246.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 25_sdr holdings in Japan peaked at 61.86 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.30 billion, in 1993.
That places Japan 2nd out of 189 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.
25_SDR holdings in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.52 billion | — |
| 1991 | 2.56 billion | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 2.48 billion | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.30 billion | -47.4% |
| 1994 | 1.69 billion | +29.5% |
| 1995 | 3.85 billion | +128.2% |
| 1996 | 2.65 billion | -31.1% |
| 1997 | 2.60 billion | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 2.61 billion | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.53 billion | -41.2% |
| 2000 | 2.51 billion | +63.9% |
| 2001 | 2.37 billion | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 2.30 billion | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 2.54 billion | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 2.73 billion | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 2.73 billion | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 2.61 billion | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 2.84 billion | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 3.18 billion | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 2.95 billion | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 20.31 billion | +588.1% |
| 2011 | 21.25 billion | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 19.93 billion | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 19.42 billion | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 20.16 billion | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 17.99 billion | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 17.45 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 18.35 billion | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 19.62 billion | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 18.67 billion | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 18.89 billion | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 19.89 billion | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 61.86 billion | +210.9% |
| 2023 | 58.40 billion | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 56.11 billion | -3.9% |
| 2025 | 58.54 billion | +4.3% |
| 2026 | 60.45 billion | +3.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 60.45 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.94 billion, 20.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 60.45 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176.62 million, 342.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 25_SDR holdings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +588.1% | 2.95 billion | 20.31 billion |
| 2022 | +210.9% | 19.89 billion | 61.86 billion |
| 1995 | +128.2% | 1.69 billion | 3.85 billion |
| 2000 | +63.9% | 1.53 billion | 2.51 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.38 billion | 1.30 billion | 3.85 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.68 billion | 2.30 billion | 3.18 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.32 billion | 17.45 billion | 21.25 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.73 billion | 18.89 billion | 61.86 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States 171.84 billion compare
- 3 China 55.34 billion compare
- 4 Germany 54.07 billion compare
- 5 United Kingdom 39.23 billion 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 25_sdr holdings in Japan?
- 25_sdr holdings in Japan was 60.45 billion in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 61.86 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest 25_sdr holdings recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 billion in 1993.
- How does Japan rank for 25_sdr holdings?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 189 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 25_sdr holdings rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.4%. 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 25_SDR holdings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Holdings of SDRs are international reserve assets created by the IMF to supplement existing reserves. They are valued on the basis of a basket of currencies of four key international currencies and can be used in a wide variety of transactions and operations among official holders. SDRs are allocated to Fund members that are participants in the Fund’s Operations Division for SDRs and Administered Accounts in proportion to their quotas. Data are sourced from IMF records.