Finland Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Finland's foreign reserves was $19.0B in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Finland's foreign reserves stood at $19.0B in 2025, a rise of +$1.0B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $19.0B by 2025. Finland ranked 63rd globally.
Finland’s foreign exchange reserves have risen dramatically from a modest 327,964,400.00 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 18,999,479,817.63 in 2025, placing the country 63rd globally. The lowest recorded level occurred in 1967 at 184,204,841.90, after which a sustained accumulation trajectory began, reflecting the Nordic nation’s prudent fiscal policies, export‑driven growth, and integration into the euro area. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the reserve stock grew by more than 57 times, outpacing many comparable economies; for instance, Oman held 18,901,775,271.52 and New Zealand 21,171,036,080.53 in the same year, situating Finland among a cohort of mid‑sized reserve holders. The upward trend has been reinforced by consistent current‑account surpluses and a cautious monetary stance that emphasizes liquidity buffers. Continued diversification of export markets and stable macro‑economic fundamentals suggest that Finland’s reserve holdings are likely to maintain their upward momentum, barring major external shocks or a shift in monetary policy.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $20.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $19.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $19.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $19.0B | +$1.0B | #63 |
| 2024 | $18.0B | +$1.1B | #64 |
| 2023 | $16.9B | +$892.5M | #64 |
| 2022 | $16.0B | −$707.7M | #65 |
| 2021 | $16.7B | +$3.3B | #67 |
| 2020 | $13.5B | +$2.1B | #69 |
| 2019 | $11.4B | +$1.1B | #69 |
| 2018 | $10.3B | −$197.7M | #69 |
| 2017 | $10.5B | +$41.5M | #69 |
| 2016 | $10.5B | +$449.1M | #67 |
| 2015 | $10.0B | −$663.0M | #68 |
| 2014 | $10.7B | −$593.1M | #69 |
| 2013 | $11.3B | +$190.0M | #68 |
| 2012 | $11.1B | +$806.3M | #67 |
| 2011 | $10.3B | +$728.6M | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's foreign reserves was $19.0B in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Finland's foreign reserves peaked at $19.0B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Finland was $184.2M in 1967.
Finland ranks 63rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's foreign reserves is projected to reach $19.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Finland's foreign reserves was approximately 19 billion ($19.0B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Finland in 2025 was $19.0B. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_reserves,
title = {Finland Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}