Source: IMF COFERQ3 2025
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Pound Sterling
GBP Reserve Currency
4.85%Global Share
$630.5BTotal Amount
+0.08ppQoQ Change
The British Pound Sterling, once the world's dominant reserve currency, now holds approximately 4.9% of global reserves. London's role as a financial center continues to support demand for GBP reserves.
Global Share
4.85%
▲ 0.08ppQuarter over Quarter
Amount (USD)
$630.5B
▲ 2.5%Year over Year
5-Year Trend
+0.22pp
GrowingShare change since 2020
Rank
#4
of 9 currenciesBy reserve share
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GBP Historical Trend
Share of global reserves, 2015-2025
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Top GBP Reserve Holders
| # | Country | Estimated Holdings | Share of GBP Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳China | 16.7% | |
| 2 | 🇯🇵Japan | 14.0% | |
| 3 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | 12.4% | |
| 4 | 🇮🇳India | 10.3% | |
| 5 | 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | 8.2% | |
| 6 | 🇭🇰Hong Kong | 7.1% | |
| 7 | 🇰🇷South Korea | 6.0% | |
| 8 | 🇸🇬Singapore | 5.6% | |
| 9 | 🇧🇷Brazil | 4.8% | |
| 10 | 🇳🇴Norway | 4.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does the British Pound play in reserves?
The British Pound holds approximately 4.85% of global reserves. While it was once the world's dominant reserve currency, it now serves as the fourth most held currency in central bank reserves.