Japan: Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund Reserves Position

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2026-06-05

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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, Japan's IMF reserve position reached 11,512 million USD, a steady increase from 11,265 million USD in April. Although this structural defense asset remained stable, Japan's overall foreign exchange reserves plunged by over 77 billion USD in a single month, marking the largest drop since 2000. The Ministry of Finance utilized a record-breaking 11.7 trillion yen to intervene in the foreign exchange market, which was the main cause for the depletion of foreign currency assets. Future central bank moves will determine the pace of foreign exchange reserve consumption.

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In May 2026, Japan's IMF reserve position reached 11,512 million USD, a steady increase from 11,265 million USD in April. Although this structural defense asset remained stable, Japan's overall foreign exchange reserves plunged by over 77 billion USD in a single month, marking the largest drop since 2000. The Ministry of Finance utilized a record-breaking 11.7 trillion yen to intervene in the foreign exchange market, which was the main cause for the depletion of foreign currency assets. Future central bank moves will determine the pace of foreign exchange reserve consumption.

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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