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This entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country's balance of payments needs as of the end-date of the period specified. This category includes not only foreign currency and gold, but also a country's holdings of Special Drawing Rights in the International Monetary Fund, and its reserve position in the Fund.
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| # | COUNTRY | AMOUNT | DATE | GRAPH | HISTORY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | $1.27 trillion | 2012 | ||
| 2 | Singapore | $259.10 billion | 2012 | ||
| 3 | Germany | $248.90 billion | 2012 | ||
| 4 | France | $184.50 billion | 2012 | ||
| 5 | Italy | $181.70 billion | 2012 | ||
| 6 | United States | $150.20 billion | 2012 | ||
| 7 | United Kingdom | $105.10 billion | 2012 | ||
| 8 | Israel | $75.91 billion | 2012 | ||
| 9 | Canada | $68.55 billion | 2012 | ||
| 10 | Netherlands | $54.82 billion | 2012 | ||
| 11 | Lebanon | $52.50 billion | 2012 | ||
| 12 | Spain | $50.59 billion | 2012 | ||
| 13 | Hungary | $44.67 billion | 2012 | ||
| 14 | Belgium | $30.77 billion | 2012 | ||
| 15 | Austria | $27.21 billion | 2012 | ||
| 16 | Portugal | $22.66 billion | 2012 | ||
| 17 | Morocco | $17.54 billion | 2012 | ||
| 18 | Egypt | $14.93 billion | 2012 | ||
| 19 | Serbia | $14.40 billion | 2012 | ||
| 20 | Jordan | $8.83 billion | 2012 | ||
| 21 | Greece | $7.25 billion | 2012 | ||
| 22 | Sri Lanka | $7.11 billion | 2012 | ||
| 23 | Iceland | $4.19 billion | 2012 | ||
| 24 | Jamaica | $1.98 billion | 2012 | ||
| 25 | Ireland | $1.71 billion | 2012 | ||
| 26 | Cyprus | $1.19 billion | 2012 | ||
| 27 | Barbados | $839.70 million | 2012 | ||
| 28 | Malta | $704.90 million | 2012 | ||
| 29 | Zimbabwe | $575.60 million | 2012 | ||
| 30 | Cape Verde | $376.00 million | 2012 | ||
| 31 | Seychelles | $318.70 million | 2012 | ||
| 32 | Belize | $288.90 million | 2012 | ||
| 33 | Malawi | $246.00 million | 2012 | ||
| 34 | Saint Lucia | $206.30 million | 2010 | ||
| 35 | Sudan | $192.60 million | 2012 | ||
| 36 | Eritrea | $174.40 million | 2012 | ||
| 37 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | $168.90 million | 2010 | ||
| 38 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $111.00 million | 2012 | ||
| 39 | Dominica | $94.56 million | 2012 | ||
| 40 | Sao Tome and Principe | $51.59 million | 2012 |
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Interesting observations about Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
- Saudi Arabia ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Hot countries in 2012.
- China ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold globally in 2012.
- Russia ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Europe in 2012.
- Switzerland ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Christian countries in 2012.
- India ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Former British colonies in 2012.
- Germany ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst European Union in 2012.
- Japan ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2012.
- Brazil ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Catholic countries in 2012.
- South Africa ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2012.
- Mexico ranked first for reserves of foreign exchange and gold amongst Former Spanish colonies in 2012.