Chile Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Chile's foreign reserves was $45.7B in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's foreign reserves stood at $45.7B in 2025, a rise of +$1.3B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $45.7B by 2025. Chile ranked 46th globally.
Chile’s foreign‑exchange reserves have expanded dramatically since the modest 111,888,400.00 recorded in 1960, reaching a historic low of 74,114,900.00 in 1961 before embarking on a long‑term accumulation path that peaked at 51,252,167,799.69 in 2021. The 2025 balance of 45,739,885,159.18 places Chile at rank 46 globally, closely matching peers such as Ukraine (46,228,995,405.22) and Belgium (44,314,942,276.44). The upward trajectory reflects prudent fiscal management, sustained current‑account surpluses, and periodic capital inflows, while the modest decline from the 2021 apex corresponds with higher external debt service and modest outflows during periods of global market volatility. Over the 66‑year coverage span, the reserve stock has grown by more than two orders of magnitude, underscoring resilience amid shifting commodity prices. Continued diversification of export markets and disciplined monetary policy are likely to sustain reserve growth, although abrupt external shocks could reverse the recent upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $46.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $46.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $45.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $45.7B | +$1.3B | #46 |
| 2024 | $44.4B | −$2.0B | #44 |
| 2023 | $46.4B | +$7.3B | #43 |
| 2022 | $39.1B | −$12.1B | #47 |
| 2021 | $51.3B | +$12.1B | #41 |
| 2020 | $39.2B | −$1.5B | #47 |
| 2019 | $40.7B | +$796.7M | #45 |
| 2018 | $39.9B | +$877.3M | #45 |
| 2017 | $39.0B | −$1.5B | #43 |
| 2016 | $40.5B | +$1.9B | #39 |
| 2015 | $38.6B | −$1.8B | #40 |
| 2014 | $40.4B | −$645.9M | #43 |
| 2013 | $41.1B | −$556.0M | #44 |
| 2012 | $41.6B | −$294.6M | #43 |
| 2011 | $41.9B | +$14.1B | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's foreign reserves was $45.7B in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's foreign reserves peaked at $51.3B in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Chile was $74.1M in 1961.
Chile ranks 46th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's foreign reserves is projected to reach $45.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Chile's foreign reserves was approximately 45.74 billion ($45.7B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Chile in 2025 was $45.7B. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_reserves,
title = {Chile Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}