Japan: Official Reserve Assets: International Monetary Fund Reserves Position

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2026-10-07

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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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The newly released IMF reserve position for Japan in Q3 (September) 2026 fell to 11,344 million USD, a decrease of 76 million USD from the previous value of 11,420 million USD. Impacted by the recent large-scale foreign exchange interventions by Japanese authorities, overall foreign exchange reserves have shrunk for consecutive months, and this indicator has slightly declined along with the broader trend, though it does not hinder overall financial stability.

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The newly released IMF reserve position for Japan in Q3 (September) 2026 fell to 11,344 million USD, a decrease of 76 million USD from the previous value of 11,420 million USD. Impacted by the recent large-scale foreign exchange interventions by Japanese authorities, overall foreign exchange reserves have shrunk for consecutive months, and this indicator has slightly declined along with the broader trend, though it does not hinder overall 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