Türkiye’s international reserves surpass $200 billion for the first time

Thursday 22 January 2026 - 14:40

By: Sahili Aya

Türkiye’s international reserves surpass $200 billion for the first time

Türkiye has reached a historic milestone as its international reserves exceeded the $200 billion mark for the first time, according to data released by the country’s central bank.

As of January 16, total official reserves stood at approximately $205.2 billion, reflecting a weekly increase of more than 4%. This rise represents a gain of around $9 billion compared to the previous reporting period, highlighting a significant strengthening of the country’s external financial position.

The increase was driven mainly by growth in foreign currency holdings, which climbed sharply to more than $76 billion. Gold reserves also recorded a notable rise, reaching about $121 billion, supported by higher gold deposits and related financial operations.

In contrast, Türkiye’s reserve position at the International Monetary Fund, including special drawing rights, saw a slight decline, remaining just under $8 billion.

This record level of reserves is viewed as an important indicator of financial resilience, providing the central bank with greater capacity to manage external shocks, support monetary stability, and reinforce confidence in the national economy.