Israel’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of June 2025 stood at $228,250 million, an increase of $4,611 million from their level at the end of the previous month. The level of the reserves relative to GDP was 41.6 percent (Figure 1).
The increase was mainly the result of a revaluation[1] that increased the reserves by approximately $5,215 million. This increase was partly offset by:
- Foreign exchange activities by the government totaling approximately $421 million.
- Foreign exchange sales of $273 million by the Bank of Israel.
Israel's Foreign Exchange Reserves ($ million)
Date |
Reserves excluding IMF (including reserves bought under the natural gas purchase program) |
Reserves at the IMF[2] |
Total Foreign Exchange Reserves |
June 2025 |
223,651 |
4,599 |
228,250 |
May 2025 |
219,086c |
4,553 |
223,639c |
April 2025 |
217,489 |
4,546 |
222,035 |
March 2025 |
214,394c |
4,416 |
218,810c |
February 2025 |
215,898c |
4,356 |
220,254c |
January 2025 |
211,710c |
4,358 |
216,068c |
December 2024 |
210,170c |
4,400c |
214,570c |
November 2024 |
212,684 |
4,416 |
217,100 |
October 2024 |
211,638 |
4,436 |
216,074 |
September 2024 |
215,807 |
4,570 |
220,377 |
August 2024 |
212,847c |
4,538 |
217,385c |
July 2024 |
209,141 |
4,493 |
213,634 |
June 2024 |
205,854c |
4,427 |
210,281c |
Figure 1
Level of foreign exchange reserves, and their ratio to GDP, 2007–2025
a Includes Bank of Israel payments and receipts in foreign currency.
b This column includes Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), the balance of NAB loans, and the balance of Israel's reserve tranche at the IMF.
c Updated after the original date of publication.