Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Japan
Japan: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) was 60.74 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in Japan, 1996–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Japan stood at 60.74 billion US dollar.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 236.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Japan peaked at 62.84 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.37 billion US dollar, in 2001.
Japan ranks 2nd of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Japan, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.64 billion US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 2.64 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 2.65 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 2.65 billion US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.44 billion US dollar | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 2.37 billion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 2.51 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 2.76 billion US dollar | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 2.83 billion US dollar | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 2.57 billion US dollar | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 2.81 billion US dollar | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 3.01 billion US dollar | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 3.02 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 20.98 billion US dollar | +595.6% |
| 2010 | 20.64 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 19.71 billion US dollar | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 19.86 billion US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 20.14 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 18.77 billion US dollar | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 18.04 billion US dollar | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 18.13 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 19.15 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 18.41 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 19.18 billion US dollar | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 20.15 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 62.84 billion US dollar | +211.8% |
| 2022 | 59.05 billion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 57.32 billion US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 57.64 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 60.74 billion US dollar | +5.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 60.74 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.24 billion US dollar, 18.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Japan's 60.74 billion US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 82.46 million US dollar, 736.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +595.6% | 3.02 billion US dollar | 20.98 billion US dollar |
| 2021 | +211.8% | 20.15 billion US dollar | 62.84 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.65 billion US dollar | 2.64 billion US dollar | 2.65 billion US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.53 billion US dollar | 2.37 billion US dollar | 20.98 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.20 billion US dollar | 18.04 billion US dollar | 20.64 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.96 billion US dollar | 20.15 billion US dollar | 62.84 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States 174.78 billion US dollar compare
- 3 China 55.82 billion US dollar compare
- 4 Germany 54.67 billion US dollar compare
- 5 United Kingdom 39.71 billion US dollar compare
More financial sector data for Japan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 66.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.29 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Japan?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Japan was 60.74 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 62.84 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.37 billion US dollar in 2001.
- How does Japan rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs)?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 236.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (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.