Countries with the Largest Foreign Reserve Buffers (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Reserve adequacy is measured in months of imports covered. {#1} has {#1_value} months — the highest globally.
Libya leads with total reserves (months of imports) of 31.6.
Russian Federation ranks #2 at 16.8.
Afghanistan ranks #3 at 16.6.
Algeria ranks #4 at 16.5.
Saudi Arabia ranks #5 at 15.6.
Top 25 Countries by Total Reserves (months of imports)
| # | Country | Total Reserves (months of imports) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Libya | 31.6 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Russian Federation | 16.8 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Afghanistan | 16.6 | 2020 |
| 4 |  Algeria | 16.5 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia | 15.6 | 2025 |
| 6 |  Israel | 14.5 | 2025 |
| 7 |  Japan | 14 | 2025 |
| 8 |  Lebanon | 13.6 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Switzerland | 13.2 | 2025 |
| 10 |  Nepal | 13 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Vanuatu | 12.6 | 2022 |
| 12 |  Samoa | 12.4 | 2025 |
| 13 |  China | 11.9 | 2025 |
| 14 |  Iraq | 11.2 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Tonga | 10.8 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Peru | 10.4 | 2025 |
| 17 |  Uzbekistan | 10.3 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Macao SAR, China | 9 | 2024 |
| 19 |  Solomon Islands | 8.9 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Cabo Verde | 8.7 | 2025 |
| 21 |  Uruguay | 8.7 | 2025 |
| 22 |  Brazil | 8.4 | 2025 |
| 23 |  Kuwait | 8.4 | 2025 |
| 24 |  Thailand | 8 | 2025 |
| 25 |  Cambodia | 7.9 | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest total reserves (months of imports) in 2023?
Libya has the highest total reserves (months of imports) at 31.6 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 165 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.