Total Reserves in Switzerland
Switzerland: Total Reserves was 931,687 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Switzerland, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
In 2025, total reserves in Switzerland stood at 931,687.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Switzerland peaked at 1.05 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 32,559, in 1991.
Switzerland ranks 3rd of 165 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32,805 | — |
| 1991 | 32,559 | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 37,331 | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 36,635 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 38,986 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 40,876 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 43,144 | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 43,812 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 46,240 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 40,773 | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 35,819 | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 35,115 | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 43,087 | +22.7% |
| 2003 | 50,384 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 57,863 | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 38,372 | -33.7% |
| 2006 | 40,278 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 46,511 | +15.5% |
| 2008 | 46,864 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 100,034 | +113.5% |
| 2010 | 225,283 | +125.2% |
| 2011 | 281,187 | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 477,458 | +69.8% |
| 2013 | 497,760 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 507,158 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 568,581 | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 642,168 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 769,368 | +19.8% |
| 2018 | 745,803 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 805,772 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 1.02 million | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 1.05 million | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 864,925 | -17.7% |
| 2023 | 796,679 | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 823,937 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 931,687 | +13.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 931,687 is above the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 37.3× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 931,687 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,296, 57.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total Reserves in Switzerland 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 | +125.2% | 100,034 | 225,283 |
| 2009 | +113.5% | 46,864 | 100,034 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39,316 | 32,559 | 46,240 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,433 | 35,115 | 100,034 | 10 |
| 2010s | 552,054 | 225,283 | 805,772 | 10 |
| 2020s | 915,151 | 796,679 | 1.05 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Switzerland?
- Total reserves in Switzerland was 931,687 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,559 in 1991.
- How does Switzerland rank for total reserves?
- Switzerland ranks 3rd out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.