Total Reserves in South Asia
South Asia: Total Reserves was 746,211 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in South Asia, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 746,211 for total reserves in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 89.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in South Asia peaked at 746,211 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5,682, in 1990.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in South Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,682 | — |
| 1991 | 8,046 | +41.6% |
| 1992 | 9,792 | +21.7% |
| 1993 | 15,265 | +55.9% |
| 1994 | 25,810 | +69.1% |
| 1995 | 24,316 | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 26,572 | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 30,148 | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 33,125 | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 38,502 | +16.2% |
| 2000 | 44,169 | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 52,346 | +18.5% |
| 2002 | 76,205 | +45.6% |
| 2003 | 110,124 | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 138,917 | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 145,216 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 185,018 | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 285,460 | +54.3% |
| 2008 | 265,574 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 303,060 | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 320,531 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 317,840 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 321,307 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 326,141 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 359,076 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 394,804 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 407,301 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 461,900 | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 445,542 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 512,875 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 650,689 | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 700,219 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 613,536 | -12.4% |
| 2023 | 670,553 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 684,973 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 746,211 | +8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,726 | 5,682 | 38,502 | 10 |
| 2000s | 160,609 | 44,169 | 303,060 | 10 |
| 2010s | 386,732 | 317,840 | 512,875 | 10 |
| 2020s | 677,697 | 613,536 | 746,211 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More reference data data for South Asia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 104.67 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal 248.87 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. 249.65 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj., annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2026)
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes 5.02 years (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 33.83 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 16.19 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 17.64 million number (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, male 5.06 years (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in South Asia?
- Total reserves in South Asia was 746,211 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 746,211 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,682 in 1990.
- How does South Asia rank for total reserves?
- South Asia ranks 7th out of 10 groups with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.