Japan: Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund Reserves Position

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2026-07-07

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Japan's Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reserve Position is compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). This indicator measures the country's reserve position in the IMF, reflecting its capacity to meet international payment obligations and provide financial stability. A higher reserve position generally indicates a stronger ability to withstand external economic shocks and maintain economic stability.

The IMF reserve position is calculated based on Japan's quota contribution to the IMF, the country's borrowing arrangements, and the balance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). It also includes any transactions and financial operations with the IMF.

The data is updated monthly and is typically released by the Ministry of Finance in the middle of the following month.

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Ministry of Finance of Japan (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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In May 2026 (Q2 2026), Japan's IMF reserve position dropped to USD 11,314.0 million, a decrease of USD 198 million from the previous month. Impacted by the Japanese authorities pouring record funds to stem the yen's depreciation, overall foreign exchange reserves recorded the largest single-month decline since 2000. The future level of reserve assets will highly depend on the pace of the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes and changes in the US-Japan interest rate spread.

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In May 2026 (Q2 2026), Japan's IMF reserve position dropped to USD 11,314.0 million, a decrease of USD 198 million from the previous month. Impacted by the Japanese authorities pouring record funds to stem the yen's depreciation, overall foreign exchange reserves recorded the largest single-month decline since 2000. The future level of reserve assets will highly depend on the pace of the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes and changes in the US-Japan interest rate spread.

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Description

Japan's Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reserve Position is compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). This indicator measures the country's reserve position in the IMF, reflecting its capacity to meet international payment obligations and provide financial stability. A higher reserve position generally indicates a stronger ability to withstand external economic shocks and maintain economic stability.

The IMF reserve position is calculated based on Japan's quota contribution to the IMF, the country's borrowing arrangements, and the balance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). It also includes any transactions and financial operations with the IMF.

The data is updated monthly and is typically released by the Ministry of Finance in the middle of the following month.

Published by
Ministry of Finance of Japan (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
Finance Japan