Canada Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Canada's foreign reserves was $129.2B in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Canada's foreign reserves stood at $129.2B in 2025, a rise of +$9.4B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $129.2B by 2025. Canada ranked 24th globally.
Canada's foreign reserves have experienced significant growth over the past 66 years, with the latest value standing at 129,155,937,288.09 as of 2025, placing it 24th globally. Notably, this figure represents an all-time peak, surpassing the all-time trough of 2,012,986,400.00 recorded in 1960. In comparison, Czechia, a fellow developed economy, held a higher reserve value of 135,398,726,584.92. Canada's reserves have been steadily increasing since the 1960s, with the country leveraging its economic stability and trade relationships to maintain a robust foreign reserve position. This trajectory suggests that Canada is well-equipped to navigate potential economic volatility. However, a decline in global trade or a significant shift in exchange rates could alter this trend, potentially leading to a decrease in Canada's foreign reserves and affecting its global financial standing.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $143.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $136.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $129.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $129.2B | +$9.4B | #24 |
| 2024 | $119.8B | +$2.2B | #22 |
| 2023 | $117.6B | +$10.6B | #24 |
| 2022 | $107.0B | +$337.3M | #25 |
| 2021 | $106.6B | +$16.2B | #27 |
| 2020 | $90.4B | +$5.1B | #27 |
| 2019 | $85.3B | +$1.4B | #26 |
| 2018 | $83.9B | −$2.8B | #27 |
| 2017 | $86.7B | +$4.0B | #26 |
| 2016 | $82.7B | +$3.0B | #26 |
| 2015 | $79.8B | +$5.1B | #26 |
| 2014 | $74.7B | +$2.8B | #28 |
| 2013 | $71.9B | +$3.4B | #28 |
| 2012 | $68.5B | +$2.7B | #28 |
| 2011 | $65.8B | +$8.7B | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's foreign reserves was $129.2B in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 7.8% increase from the previous year.
Canada's foreign reserves peaked at $129.2B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Canada was $2.0B in 1960.
Canada ranks 24th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's foreign reserves is projected to reach $129.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Canada's foreign reserves was approximately 129.16 billion ($129.2B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Canada in 2025 was $129.2B. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_reserves,
title = {Canada Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}