Foreign exchange reserves show how much foreign currency assets a country holds. Here are the countries with the biggest forex reserves in 2026, according to data compiled by Visual Capitalist using IMF, central bank and other reports. China has the world’s largest forex reserves, with about $3.41 trillion in holdings. Large reserves help the country manage currency stability and support international trade. Japan ranks second with around $1.26 trillion in foreign exchange reserves. Its reserves help maintain financial stability and support the yen during market changes. Switzerland holds about $932 billion in forex reserves. Despite its smaller economy, the country…
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