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US Dollar Share of Global Currency Reserves Falls to ~40%, 20-Year Low

US Dollar Share of Global Currency Reserves Falls to ~40%, 20-Year Low

The Dollar’s share in global currency reserves (central banks’ foreign exchange holdings) declined 18 points over 10 years, while gold rose 12 points to 28%.

Summary

The US Dollar now accounts for approximately 40% of global currency reserves, reported as the lowest level in at least 20 years. Over the past decade, the Dollar’s share fell by 18 percentage points. During the same period, gold’s share increased by 12 points to 28%.

Terms & Concepts
  • Global currency reserves: Reserve assets held by central banks to support liquidity and monetary stability.
  • Percentage point: A unit measuring difference between percentages; for example, 40% to 38% is 2 percentage points.
  • Gold reserve assets: Gold held by central banks as part of their reserves for stability and diversification.