Reserve assets in France
France: Reserve assets was 423.98 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
423.98 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 49.8%
World rank
12th
of 173 countries
All-time high
423.98 billion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
47.83 billion US dollar
in 1984
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Reserve assets in France, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets in France is 423.98 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 49.8% on the previous year and up 206.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in France peaked at 423.98 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 47.83 billion US dollar, in 1984.
That places France 12th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in France, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 79.77 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 56.22 billion US dollar | -29.5% |
| 1982 | 53.37 billion US dollar | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 51.64 billion US dollar | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 47.83 billion US dollar | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 54.75 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 1986 | 65.36 billion US dollar | +19.4% |
| 1987 | 75.33 billion US dollar | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 59.76 billion US dollar | -20.7% |
| 1989 | 58.80 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 68.68 billion US dollar | +16.8% |
| 1991 | 63.26 billion US dollar | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 54.49 billion US dollar | -13.9% |
| 1993 | 52.63 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 57.92 billion US dollar | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 58.65 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 57.26 billion US dollar | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 55.67 billion US dollar | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 70.02 billion US dollar | +25.8% |
| 1999 | 67.96 billion US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 63.55 billion US dollar | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 58.65 billion US dollar | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 61.72 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 70.79 billion US dollar | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 77.37 billion US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 74.37 billion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 98.25 billion US dollar | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 115.73 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 102.93 billion US dollar | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 133.09 billion US dollar | +29.3% |
| 2010 | 166.32 billion US dollar | +25.0% |
| 2011 | 172.21 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 184.55 billion US dollar | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 144.95 billion US dollar | -21.5% |
| 2014 | 143.46 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 138.17 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 146.78 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 156.43 billion US dollar | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 166.67 billion US dollar | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 188.93 billion US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 224.59 billion US dollar | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 244.51 billion US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 243.34 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 241.29 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 283.03 billion US dollar | +17.3% |
| 2025 | 423.98 billion US dollar | +49.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 423.98 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.00 billion US dollar, 16.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- France's 423.98 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.96 billion US dollar, 14.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60.28 billion US dollar | 47.83 billion US dollar | 79.77 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.65 billion US dollar | 52.63 billion US dollar | 70.02 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.64 billion US dollar | 58.65 billion US dollar | 133.09 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.85 billion US dollar | 138.17 billion US dollar | 188.93 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 276.79 billion US dollar | 224.59 billion US dollar | 423.98 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets in France?
- Reserve assets in France was 423.98 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 423.98 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.83 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does France rank for reserve assets?
- France ranks 12th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.