Turkey’s global reserves hit record high of $186.2 billion

The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves reached a new all-time high of $186.2 billion as of October 3, according to official figures.

The reserves rose by 1.8 per cent, or $3.2 billion, from the previous week’s $183 billion, the bank said as quoted by state-run news agency (Anadolu Agency).

Foreign currency reserves - in convertible foreign currencies - were up 0.4 per cent to $79.3 billion compared to the previous week.

The bank’s gold reserves - including gold deposits and, if appropriate, gold-swapped - climbed 3 per cent to $99.2 billion in the same period.

Meanwhile, total IMF reserve position and special drawing rights ticked up 0.1 per cent to reach $7.8 billion.

Turkey’s total gross international reserves have recently reached new historical highs, primarily driven by a significant increase in the value of its gold holdings.

According to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), the key figures for the country’s reserves are total gross reserves and composition.

The latest available reports indicate the total gross reserves (which include both foreign currency and gold) reached around $183 billion to over $190 billion in late September/early October 2025, setting a new record. Foreign Currency Reserves typically includes securities, currency, and deposits in foreign currencies.

Monetary gold value has seen a substantial increase due to the global rally in gold prices.

Agencies