The Bank of Israel published updated data showing Israel’s foreign exchange reserves increased to USD 222,035 million at end-April 2025, up USD 3,224 million from the previous month. Reserves were 41.1 percent of GDP. The monthly increase primarily reflected a revaluation that added around USD 4,842 million, partly offset by the government’s foreign exchange activities of about USD 1,644 million. Total reserves comprised USD 217,489 million excluding the International Monetary Fund (including reserves bought under the natural gas purchase program) and USD 4,546 million held at the IMF.
Bank of Israel 2025-05-07
Bank of Israel reports foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 222.0 billion in April 2025
The Bank of Israel reported that foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 222,035 million at the end of April 2025, representing 41.1% of GDP, with a revaluation contributing USD 4,842 million and government foreign exchange activities offsetting USD 1,644 million. Total reserves included USD 217,489 million excluding the International Monetary Fund and USD 4,546 million held at the IMF.