Mexico Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Mexico's foreign reserves was $232.6B in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mexico's foreign reserves stood at $232.6B in 2025, a rise of +$567.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $232.6B by 2025. Mexico ranked 16th globally.
Mexico’s foreign reserves have risen dramatically from a modest 444,341,600.00 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 232,602,840,897.06 in 2025, placing the country 16th globally and marginally ahead of Poland’s 230,425,656,468.12 but below the United Arab Emirates’ 256,984,906,012.80. The early 1960s marked the lowest point, with reserves dipping to 413,480,000.00 in 1961, after which a steady accumulation coincided with liberalised trade policies, oil revenue surpluses and prudent monetary management. Over the 66‑year coverage period, the growth trajectory has been largely uninterrupted, reflecting Mexico’s integration into global value chains and its role as a net creditor in the region. Compared with peers such as France, whose reserves stand at 281,042,129,424.71, Mexico’s buffer remains robust but vulnerable to external shocks, particularly fluctuations in commodity prices and capital flows. Continued diversification of export markets and fiscal discipline will be crucial to sustain the upward trend in reserves.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $247.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $239.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $232.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $232.6B | +$567.4M | #16 |
| 2024 | $232.0B | +$17.7B | #15 |
| 2023 | $214.3B | +$13.2B | #16 |
| 2022 | $201.1B | −$6.7B | #16 |
| 2021 | $207.8B | +$8.7B | #17 |
| 2020 | $199.1B | +$16.0B | #16 |
| 2019 | $183.1B | +$6.7B | #15 |
| 2018 | $176.4B | +$920.6M | #14 |
| 2017 | $175.5B | −$2.5B | #14 |
| 2016 | $178.0B | +$377.0M | #13 |
| 2015 | $177.6B | −$18.1B | #12 |
| 2014 | $195.7B | +$15.5B | #12 |
| 2013 | $180.2B | +$13.1B | #14 |
| 2012 | $167.1B | +$17.9B | #17 |
| 2011 | $149.2B | +$28.6B | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's foreign reserves was $232.6B in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's foreign reserves peaked at $232.6B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Mexico was $413.5M in 1961.
Mexico ranks 16th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's foreign reserves is projected to reach $232.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Mexico's foreign reserves was approximately 232.6 billion ($232.6B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Mexico in 2025 was $232.6B. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_reserves,
title = {Mexico Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}