Countries with the Largest Foreign Reserves (2026) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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China leads with total reserves incl. gold (USD) of $3.75T.
United States ranks #2 at $1.39T.
Japan ranks #3 at $1.37T.
Switzerland ranks #4 at $1.08T.
India ranks #5 at $700.07B.
Top 25 Countries by Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD)
| # | Country | Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $3.75T | 2025 |
| 2 |  United States | $1.39T | 2025 |
| 3 |  Japan | $1.37T | 2025 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | $1.08T | 2025 |
| 5 |  India | $700.07B | 2025 |
| 6 |  Russian Federation | $608.36B | 2024 |
| 7 |  Germany | $572.20B | 2025 |
| 8 |  Saudi Arabia | $505.16B | 2025 |
| 9 |  Korea, Rep. | $436.57B | 2025 |
| 10 |  Italy | $434.01B | 2025 |
| 11 |  Singapore | $432.11B | 2025 |
| 12 |  France | $428.21B | 2025 |
| 13 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | $425.55B | 2023 |
| 14 |  Brazil | $358.51B | 2025 |
| 15 |  United Arab Emirates | $292.32B | 2025 |
| 16 |  Thailand | $282.26B | 2025 |
| 17 |  Poland | $271.81B | 2025 |
| 18 |  Mexico | $256.18B | 2025 |
| 19 |  Israel | $229.49B | 2025 |
| 20 |  United Kingdom | $214.36B | 2025 |
| 21 |  Turkiye | $185.57B | 2025 |
| 22 |  Czechia | $176.33B | 2025 |
| 23 |  Indonesia | $156.54B | 2025 |
| 24 |  Spain | $128.59B | 2025 |
| 25 |  Denmark | $127.76B | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest total reserves incl. gold (USD) in 2025?
China has the highest total reserves incl. gold (USD) at $3.75T in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 173 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.