Pakistan Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Pakistan's foreign reserves was $13.9B in 2025, ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's foreign reserves stood at $13.9B in 2025, a decline of +$4.5B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $13.9B by 2025. Pakistan ranked 73rd globally.
Pakistan's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the all-time peak of 22,811,522,857.53 in 2021, and the all-time trough of 165,486,080.00 in 1967. The country's foreign reserve position has shown a notable improvement since then, though it currently ranks 73rd globally with a value of 13,886,844,815.33. In comparison, Angola, a peer country, has maintained a higher reserve position, ranking 14th globally with 14,136,707,612.81. The trend in Pakistan's foreign reserves has been influenced by various factors, including trade and economic policies, as well as external factors such as remittances and foreign investment. A sustained increase in foreign direct investment or a significant improvement in the country's trade balance could potentially alter the trajectory of Pakistan's foreign reserve position, potentially leading to a more stable and higher ranking in the global reserve hierarchy.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $12.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $13.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $13.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $13.9B | −$4.5B | #73 |
| 2024 | $18.4B | +$4.7B | #62 |
| 2023 | $13.7B | +$3.8B | #70 |
| 2022 | $9.9B | −$12.9B | #74 |
| 2021 | $22.8B | +$4.3B | #60 |
| 2020 | $18.5B | +$1.9B | #61 |
| 2019 | $16.6B | +$4.7B | #63 |
| 2018 | $11.8B | −$6.6B | #68 |
| 2017 | $18.5B | −$3.6B | #60 |
| 2016 | $22.0B | +$2.0B | #58 |
| 2015 | $20.0B | +$5.7B | #56 |
| 2014 | $14.3B | +$6.7B | #66 |
| 2013 | $7.7B | −$6.0B | #74 |
| 2012 | $13.7B | −$4.0B | #63 |
| 2011 | $17.7B | +$442.4M | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's foreign reserves was $13.9B in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 24.6% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's foreign reserves peaked at $22.8B in 2021.
The lowest foreign reserves in Pakistan was $165.5M in 1967.
Pakistan ranks 73rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's foreign reserves is projected to reach $13.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Pakistan's foreign reserves was approximately 13.89 billion ($13.9B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Pakistan in 2025 was $13.9B. This ranks 73rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_reserves,
title = {Pakistan Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}