Japan: Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund Reserves Position

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2026-08-07

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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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Finance Japan

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Japan's IMF reserve position within its official reserve assets reached USD 11,377 million in Q3 2026, slightly increasing from the previous Q2 2026 value of USD 11,314 million. Amidst the continuous shrinkage of overall foreign exchange reserves due to foreign exchange market interventions and declining US Treasury valuations, the robust performance of the IMF position highlights Japan's profound underlying strength in maintaining international payments and financial stability.

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Japan's IMF reserve position within its official reserve assets reached USD 11,377 million in Q3 2026, slightly increasing from the previous Q2 2026 value of USD 11,314 million. Amidst the continuous shrinkage of overall foreign exchange reserves due to foreign exchange market interventions and declining US Treasury valuations, the robust performance of the IMF position highlights Japan's profound underlying strength in maintaining international payments and financial stability.

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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