Total Reserves in Canada
Canada: Total Reserves was 125,627 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Canada, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in Canada stood at 125,627. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Canada peaked at 125,627 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 11,463, in 1992.
Canada ranks 21st of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17,894 | — |
| 1991 | 16,297 | -8.9% |
| 1992 | 11,463 | -29.7% |
| 1993 | 12,515 | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 12,319 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 15,090 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | 20,478 | +35.7% |
| 1997 | 17,871 | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 23,371 | +30.8% |
| 1999 | 28,203 | +20.7% |
| 2000 | 32,156 | +14.0% |
| 2001 | 34,008 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 37,013 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 36,228 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 34,435 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 32,968 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 35,000 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 40,997 | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 43,783 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 54,244 | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 57,004 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 65,658 | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 68,371 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 71,827 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 74,589 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 79,698 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 82,718 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 86,678 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 83,926 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 85,297 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 90,428 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 106,615 | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 106,952 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 117,551 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 119,778 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 125,627 | +4.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 125,627 is above the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 5.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,550 | 11,463 | 28,203 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,083 | 32,156 | 54,244 | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,576 | 57,004 | 86,678 | 10 |
| 2020s | 111,159 | 90,428 | 125,627 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
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 total reserves in Canada?
- Total reserves in Canada was 125,627 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 125,627 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,463 in 1992.
- How does Canada rank for total reserves?
- Canada ranks 21st out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.