Source: IMF COFERQ4 2025
🇨🇭
Swiss Franc
CHF Reserve Currency
0.19%Global Share
$25BTotal Amount
-0.01ppQoQ Change
The Swiss Franc, known for its stability and Switzerland's political neutrality, holds a small but notable share of global reserves. Its safe-haven status, shared with the Japanese Yen, makes it valued despite Switzerland's relatively small economy.
Year over Year
+1.6%
GrowingAmount change YoY
5-Year Trend
+0.00pp
GrowingShare change since 2020
Rank
#8
of 8 currenciesBy reserve share
Reserve Holders
6
reporting countriesKnown major holders
CHF Historical Trend
Share of global reserves, 2015-2025
Top CHF Reserve Holders
| # | Country | Estimated Holdings | Share of CHF Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳China | 26.0% | |
| 2 | 🇯🇵Japan | 20.8% | |
| 3 | 🇮🇳India | 15.2% | |
| 4 | 🇩🇪Germany | 12.8% | |
| 5 | 🇰🇷South Korea | 11.2% | |
| 6 | 🇸🇬Singapore | 9.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Swiss Franc held as a reserve despite its small share?
The Swiss Franc is valued for Switzerland's political neutrality, strong monetary policy, and safe-haven properties. Its 0.2% share reflects Switzerland's small economy rather than lack of demand.