Egypt, Arab Republic of Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves was $39.3B in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves stood at $39.3B in 2025, a decline of +$5.6B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $39.3B by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 51st globally.
Egypt’s foreign reserves have risen dramatically from a modest 266,967,600.00 in 1960 to a 2025 level of 39,329,384,438.13, placing the country 51st globally. The accumulation accelerated after the 1969 trough of 145,124,800.00, reflecting successive balance‑of‑payments adjustments, foreign‑direct investment inflows and remittance growth. The all‑time peak of 44,921,341,018.47 in 2024 underscores the recent success of monetary‑policy tightening and diversification of export markets, yet the 2025 figure remains slightly below that high watermark. Compared with peers, Egypt’s reserves are close to Uzbekistan’s 39,924,269,890.16 and marginally above Morocco’s 36,369,943,342.80, suggesting a comparable regional standing. The upward trajectory is likely to continue if external financing conditions remain favorable and structural reforms sustain current current‑account surpluses, although a sharp shift in global capital flows could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $40.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $39.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $39.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $39.3B | −$5.6B | #51 |
| 2024 | $44.9B | +$11.9B | #43 |
| 2023 | $33.1B | +$926.3M | #52 |
| 2022 | $32.1B | −$7.7B | #56 |
| 2021 | $39.8B | +$851.6M | #48 |
| 2020 | $39.0B | −$5.6B | #48 |
| 2019 | $44.6B | +$2.7B | #41 |
| 2018 | $41.8B | +$5.4B | #43 |
| 2017 | $36.4B | +$12.8B | #46 |
| 2016 | $23.6B | +$7.8B | #55 |
| 2015 | $15.9B | +$931.9M | #61 |
| 2014 | $14.9B | −$1.6B | #65 |
| 2013 | $16.5B | +$863.8M | #59 |
| 2012 | $15.7B | −$3.0B | #58 |
| 2011 | $18.6B | −$18.4B | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves was $39.3B in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves peaked at $44.9B in 2024.
The lowest foreign reserves in Egypt, Arab Republic of was $145.1M in 1969.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 51st globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves is projected to reach $39.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's foreign reserves was approximately 39.33 billion ($39.3B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was $39.3B. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_reserves,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}