Japan’s foreign reserves fell by $35.97 billion to $1.37 trillion in March 2026, marking the lowest level since December 2025. The reserves consisted of $1.16 trillion in foreign currency assets, $11.14 billion in the IMF reserve position, $60.45 billion in SDRs, $125.34 billion in gold, and $15.99 billion in other reserve assets. This decline comes amid increased volatility, with officials monitoring the yen's weakness and signaling readiness to intervene if necessary. The decline highlights ongoing pressure on Japan's monetary authorities, though they may wait until the Bank of Japan's next policy meeting on April 28. source: Ministry of Finance, Japan

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Japan decreased to 1374700 USD Million in March from 1410700 USD Million in February of 2026. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Japan averaged 405662.19 USD Million from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1424284.00 USD Million in August of 2021 and a record low of 455.00 USD Million in September of 1957. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-05 11:50 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Feb $1410.7B $1394.8B
2026-04-06 11:50 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Mar $1374.7B $1410.7B
2026-05-08 11:50 PM
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Apr $1374.7B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Central Bank Balance Sheet 662131.80 683770.50 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Deposit Interest Rate 0.32 0.30 percent Mar 2026
Foreign Bond Investment 696.20 -2480.90 JPY Billion Apr 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves 1374700.00 1410700.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Stock Investment by Foreigners 3943.30 2951.80 JPY Billion Apr 2026
Interbank Rate 1.27 1.27 percent Apr 2026
Interest Rate 0.75 0.75 percent Mar 2026
Bank Lending YoY 4.80 4.50 percent Mar 2026
Loans to Private Sector 587705.30 584343.20 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Money Supply M0 110975.60 111292.00 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Money Supply M1 1089818.10 1086810.50 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Money Supply M2 1280082.70 1274735.20 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Money Supply M3 1625478.50 1621987.80 JPY Billion Mar 2026
Private Debt to GDP 169.90 172.50 percent Dec 2024
Purchases of Government Bonds 27440.00 27789.00 JPY Billion Mar 2026


Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves
In Japan, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1374700.00 1410700.00 1424284.00 455.00 1957 - 2026 USD Million Monthly
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Japan Forex Reserves Smallest in 3 Months
Japan’s foreign reserves fell by $35.97 billion to $1.37 trillion in March 2026, marking the lowest level since December 2025. The reserves consisted of $1.16 trillion in foreign currency assets, $11.14 billion in the IMF reserve position, $60.45 billion in SDRs, $125.34 billion in gold, and $15.99 billion in other reserve assets. This decline comes amid increased volatility, with officials monitoring the yen's weakness and signaling readiness to intervene if necessary. The decline highlights ongoing pressure on Japan's monetary authorities, though they may wait until the Bank of Japan's next policy meeting on April 28.
2026-04-06
Japan’s Foreign Reserves at Over 4-Year High
Japan’s foreign reserves climbed $15.95 billion to $1.41 trillion in February 2026, marking the highest level since December 2021. The reserves consisted of $1.18 trillion in foreign currency assets, $11.3 billion in the IMF reserve position, $61.25 billion in SDRs, $142 billion in gold, and $16.21 billion in other reserve assets. The Finance Ministry also confirmed that no foreign exchange interventions took place between October and December 2025.
2026-03-06
Japan’s Foreign Reserves Hit 4-Year High
Japan’s foreign reserves rose by $24.98 billion to $1.39 trillion in January 2026, reaching the highest level since January 2022. The reserves comprised $1.17 trillion in foreign currency assets, $11.36 billion in the IMF reserve position, $61.42 billion in SDRs, $135.5 billion in gold, and $16.36 billion in other reserve assets. The Finance Ministry also confirmed that no foreign exchange interventions occurred between October and December 2025.
2026-02-06