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Foreign Currency Reserves

China Holds the Most Foreign Currency Reserves

One of the reasons for governments to stack up on foreign currencies, such as the dollar or euro, is that these stocks can be sold to stabilize their own currency if needed. As our infographic shows, China is the biggest holder of foreign currency worldwide. The Chinese central bank has more than once jumped into action and sold off some of its dollars reserve to stabilize the Yuan. Japan and Switzerland are in second and third place, according to figures regularly updated .

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This chart shows a ranking of states holding most foreign currency reserves worldwide (in billion dollars)

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Foreign currency reserve assets value in Japan 2015-2024
Per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in China 2025, by region
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Import of trade goods from China to the U.S. 1985-2025
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China's interbank foreign exchange trade value Q1 2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in China 1985-2030
Gross domestic product (GDP) of China 1985-2030

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