Before diving into the top 10 strongest and weakest currencies in the world, it’s important to understand the bigger picture — the currencies used by all countries across the globe.
After all, every nation operates with its own currency, and the value of that currency is shaped by a mix of economic, political, and social factors.
By first knowing the different currencies of the world, we can better understand why some countries stand tall with strength and stability, while others struggle with weakness and devaluation.
Let’s first take a look at the complete list of global currencies before exploring which ones dominate the charts — and why.
Currency Of All Countries On Earth
Here’s an alphabetical list of all countries and their official currency for quick reference – a well-structured table that divides the currencies of all the countries by continent.
Country | Currency | Code |
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🌏 ASIA – 49 Countries | ||
Afghanistan | Afghani | AFN |
Armenia | Dram | AMD |
Azerbaijan | Manat | AZN |
Bahrain | Bahraini Dinar | BHD |
Bangladesh | Taka | BDT |
Bhutan | Ngultrum | BTN |
Brunei | Brunei Dollar | BND |
Cambodia | Riel | KHR |
China | Renminbi (Yuan) | CNY |
Cyprus | Euro | EUR |
Georgia | Lari | GEL |
India | Indian Rupee | INR |
Indonesia | Rupiah | IDR |
Iran | Rial | IRR |
Iraq | Iraqi Dinar | IQD |
Israel | New Israeli Shekel | ILS |
Japan | Yen | JPY |
Jordan | Jordanian Dinar | JOD |
Kazakhstan | Tenge | KZT |
Kuwait | Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD |
Kyrgyzstan | Som | KGS |
Laos | Kip | LAK |
Lebanon | Lebanese Pound | LBP |
Malaysia | Ringgit | MYR |
Maldives | Rufiyaa | MVR |
Mangolia | Tugrik | MNT |
Myanmar | Kyat | MMK |
Nepal | Nepalese Rupee | NPR |
North Korean | North Korean Won | KPW |
Oman | Rial | OMR |
Pakistan | Pakistani Rupee | PKR |
Palestine | New Israeli Shekel | ILS |
Philippines | Philippine Peso | PHP |
Qatar | Qatari Riyal | QAR |
Saudi Arabia | Saudi Riyal | SAR |
Singapore | Singapore Dollar | SGD |
South Korean | South Korean Won | KRW |
Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan Rupee | LKR |
Syria | Syrian Pound | SYP |
Taiwan | New Taiwan Dollar | TWD |
Tajikistan | Somoni | TJS |
Thailand | Baht | THB |
Timor-Leste | United States Dollar | USD |
Turkey | Turkish Lira | TRY |
Turkmenistan | Manat | TMT |
United Arab Emirates | UAE Dirham | AED |
Uzbekistan | Uzbekistani Sum | UZS |
Vietnam | Vietnamese Dong | VND |
Yemen | Yemeni Rial | YER |
🌎 EUROPE – 47 Countries | ||
Albania | Lek | ALL |
Andorra | Euro | EUR |
Austria | EURO | EUR |
Belarus | Belarusian Ruble | BYN |
Belgium | Euro | EUR |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Convertible Mark | BAM |
Bulgaria | Lev | BGN |
Croatia | Euro | EUR |
Cyprus | Euro | EUR |
Czech Republic | Czech Koruna | CZK |
Denmark | Danish Krone | DKK |
Estonia | Euro | EUR |
Finland | Euro | EUR |
France | Euro | EUR |
Georgia | Lari | GEL |
Germany | Euro | EUR |
Greece | Euro | EUR |
Hungary | Forint | HUF |
Iceland | Icelandic Krona | ISK |
Ireland | Euro | EUR |
Italy | Euro | EUR |
Kosovo | Euro | EUR |
Latvia | Euro | EUR |
Liechtenstein | Swiss Franc | CHF |
Lithuania | Euro | EUR |
Luxembourg | Euro | EUR |
Malta | Euro | EUR |
Moldova | Leu | MDL |
Monaco | Euro | EUR |
Montenegro | Euro | EUR |
Netherlands | Euro | EUR |
North Macedonia | Denar | MKD |
Norway | Norwegian Krone | NOK |
Poland | Zloty | PLN |
Portugal | Euro | EUR |
Romania | Leu | RON |
Russia | Russian Ruble | RUB |
San Marino | Euro | EUR |
Serbia | Serbian Dinar | RSD |
Slovakia | Euro | EUR |
Slovenia | Euro | EUR |
Spain | Euro | EUR |
Sweden | Swedish Krona | SEK |
Switzerland | Swiss Franc | CHF |
Ukraine | Hryvnia | UAH |
United Kingdom | Pound Sterling | GBP |
Vatican City | Euro | EUR |
🌍 AFRICA – 54 Countries | ||
Algeria | Algerian Dinar | DZD |
Angola | Angolan Kwanza | AOA |
Benin | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Botswana | Pula | BWP |
Burkina Faso | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Burundi | Burundian Franc | BIF |
Cabo Verde | Cape Verdean Escudo | CVE |
Central African Republic | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Cameroon | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Chad | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Comoros | Comorian Franc | KMF |
Congo (Republic) | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Congo (Dem. Rep.) | Congolese Franc | CDF |
Côte d’Ivoire | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Djibouti | Djiboutian Franc | DJF |
Egypt | Egyptian Pound | EGP |
Equatorial Guinea | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Eritrea | Nakfa | ERN |
Eswatini | Lilangeni | SZL |
Ethiopia | Ethiopian Birr | ETB |
Gabon | Central African CFA Franc | XAF |
Gambia | Dalasi | GMD |
Ghana | Ghanaian Cedi | GHS |
Guinea | Guinean Franc | GNF |
Guinea-Bissau | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Kenya | Kenyan Shilling | KES |
Lesotho | Loti | LSL |
Liberia | Liberian Dollar | LRD |
Libya | Libyan Dinar | LYD |
Madagascar | Ariary | MGA |
Malawi | Kwacha | MWK |
Mali | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Mauritania | Ouguiya | MRU |
Mauritius | Mauritian Rupee | MUR |
Morocco | Moroccan Dirham | MAD |
Mozambique | Metical | MZN |
Namibia | Namibian Dollar | NAD |
Niger | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Nigeria | Naira | NGN |
Rwanda | Rwandan Franc | RWF |
Sao Tome and Principe | Dobra | STN |
Senegal | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Seychelles | Seychellois Rupee | SCR |
Sierra Leone | Leone | SLL |
Somalia | Somali Shilling | SOS |
South Africa | Rand | ZAR |
South Sudan | South Sudanese Pound | SSP |
Sudan | Sudanese Pound | SDG |
Tanzania | Tanzanian Shilling | TZS |
Togo | West African CFA Franc | XOF |
Tunisia | Tunisian Dinar | TND |
Uganda | Ugandan Shilling | UGX |
Zambia | Zambian Kwacha | ZMW |
Zimbabwe | Zimbabwean Dollar / USD | ZWL / USD |
🌎 NORTH AMERICA – 23 Countries | ||
Antigua and Barbuda | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Bahamas | Bahamian Dollar | BSD |
Barbados | Barbadian Dollar | BBD |
Belize | Belize Dollar | BZD |
Canada | Canadian Dollar | CAD |
Costa Rica | Costa Rican Colón | CRC |
Cuba | Cuban Peso | CUP |
Dominica | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Dominican Republic | Dominican Peso | DOP |
El Salvador | Euro | EUR |
Grenada | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Guatemala | Quetzal | GTQ |
Haiti | Gourde | HTG |
Honduras | Lempira | HNL |
Jamaica | Jamaican Dollar | JMD |
Mexico | Mexican Peso | MXN |
Nicaragua | Córdoba | NIO |
Panama | Balboa / United States Dollar | PAB / USD |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Saint Lucia | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | East Caribbean Dollar | XCD |
Trinidad and Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago Dollar | TTD |
United States | United States Dollar | USD |
🌎 SOUTH AMERICA – 12 Countries | ||
Argentina | Peso | ARS |
Bolivia | Boliviano | BOB |
Brazil | Real | BRL |
Chile | Chilean Peso | CLP |
Colombia | Colombian Peso | COP |
Ecuador | United States Dollar | USD |
Guyana | Guyanese Dollar | GYD |
Paraguay | Guarani | PYG |
Peru | Sol | PEN |
Suriname | Surinamese Dollar | SRD |
Uruguay | Uruguayan Peso | UYU |
Venezuela | Bolivar Soberano | VES |
🌊 OCEANIA – 14 Countries | ||
Australia | Australian Dollar | AUD |
Fiji | Fijian Dollar | FJD |
Kiribati | Australian Dollar | AUD |
Marshall Islands | United States Dollar | USD |
Micronesia | United States Dollar | USD |
Nauru | Australian Dollar | AUD |
New Zealand | New Zealand Dollar | NZD |
Palau | United States Dollar | USD |
Papua New Guinea | Kina | PGK |
Samoa | Tala | WST |
Solomon Islands | Solomon Islands Dollar | SBD |
Tonga | Pa’anga | TOP |
Tuvalu | Australian Dollar | AUD |
Vanuatu | Vatu | VUV |
Note: This includes all official UN-recognised countries (193), plus a few others.
Total countries in the world: 195 (193 UN member states + 2 observer states)
Total official currencies: ~180 (some countries share the same currency, e.g., Euro)
Top 10 Strongest Currencies In The World
Here is the list of top 10 strongest currencies in the world, as of June 2025 – Based on their value relative to 1 US Dollar.
Rank | Currency | Code | Value vs USD (Approx.) |
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1st | Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | ~ 3.25 USD |
2nd | Bahraini Dinar | BHD | ~ 2.65 USD |
3rd | Omani Rial | OMR | ~ 2.60 USD |
4th | Jordanian Dinar | JOD | ~ 1.41 USD |
5th | British Pound | GBP | ~ 1.27 USD |
6th | Gibraltar Pound | GIP | ~ 1.27 USD |
7th | Cayman Islands Dollar | KYD | ~ 1.20 USD |
8th | Swiss Franc | CHF | ~ 1.12 USD |
9th | Euro | EUR | ~ 1.08 USD |
10th | US Dollar | USD | 1 USD |
Why a Currency Becomes Strong?
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① Economic Stability
A strong GDP means the country is producing a lot of goods and services, which is a sign of a healthy and growing economy. When inflation is low, it means prices are stable, and people can afford to buy what they need without worrying about big price increases.
This kind of stable economy is usually supported by trustworthy banks and financial systems. It also depends on smart government policies that help keep spending, borrowing, and money management under control. When both the economy and financial systems are strong, it helps businesses grow and makes life better for people.
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② Natural Resource Wealth
Countries that have a lot of oil and gas, like Kuwait and Bahrain, usually earn a lot of money by selling these natural resources. Because they make more money than they spend, they often have extra funds, called surplus revenues. This extra income helps strengthen their economy and increases the value of their currency.
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③ Limited Supply
Central banks carefully control how much money is put into the economy. They do this on purpose to avoid problems like inflation, where prices rise too quickly. By limiting the amount of currency they issue, central banks help keep the value of money stable and protect the overall health of the economy.
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④ High Demand
When people in other countries want to buy a lot of goods and services from a country, it increases the demand for that country’s money. This is because buyers need the local currency to pay for those goods.
As demand for the currency goes up, its value also rises. In simple terms, the more other countries want what a country is selling, the stronger that country’s money becomes.
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⑤ Trust and Stability
When a country has political stability, it means its government is not facing major conflicts, unrest, or sudden changes. This creates a safe and predictable environment for businesses and investors.
Good governance—where leaders make fair and smart decisions—and strong, trustworthy institutions (like courts, banks, and law enforcement) also help build confidence. When investors trust that their money will be safe and used well, they are more likely to invest in that country.
As more investment flows in, the demand for the country’s currency increases. This makes the currency stronger compared to others. So, a stable and well-run country often has a stronger, more valuable currency.
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⑥ Trade Surplus
When a country sells more goods to other countries (exports) than it buys from them (imports), it usually helps make that country’s money stronger. This happens because other countries need to buy that country’s goods, so they also need its currency to pay for them.
As more people want the currency, its value goes up. This is one way a country can build a strong and stable currency.
Top currencies (like the Kuwaiti Dinar or Bahraini Dinar) owe their strength to:
Top 10 Weakest Currencies In The World
Here is the list of top 10 weakest currencies in the world, as of June 2025 – Based on their value relative to 1 US Dollar.
Rank | Currency | Code | Units per USD (~) |
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1st | Iranian Rial | IRR | ~422,500 |
2nd | Vietnamese Dong | VND | ~ 25,410 |
3rd | Laotian Kip | LAK | ~ 21,650 |
4th | Sierra Leonean Leone | SLL | ~ 20,969 |
5th | Indonesian Rupiah | IDR | ~ 16,435 |
6th | Uzbekistani Sum | UZS | ~ 12,600 |
7th | Guinean Franc | GNF | ~ 8,600 |
8th | Paraguayan Guarani | PYG | ~ 7,500 |
9th | Cambodian Riel | KHR | ~ 4,100 |
10th | Ugandan Shilling | UGX | ~ 3,741 |
Why a Currency Becomes Weak?
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① High Inflation
When prices go up quickly, the money people use doesn’t buy as much as it used to. This means the value of the currency goes down because you need more of it to buy the same things. For example, if a loaf of bread used to cost $2 but now costs $4, your money can only buy half as much as before. This is called a loss of purchasing power.
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② Economic Instability
When a country goes through political problems, poor leadership, or war, people can start to lose trust in its money. If the government is not managed well, or if there is a lot of corruption, people may worry that the money will lose its value.
In times of war or conflict, the economy can become unstable, making the currency even weaker. When trust is lost, people might stop using that currency and look for safer options, like foreign money or gold.
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③ Excessive Money Printing
When a country prints too much money without having enough goods, services, or economic growth to support it, the money starts to lose its value.
This means that prices of everyday things like food, fuel, and clothes can go up because each unit of money buys less than before. This situation is called inflation.
If it continues, people may need more and more money just to buy the same things, which can hurt savings and make life more expensive. In short, printing too much money without real economic support makes money weaker and things cost more.
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④ Low Demand for Exports
Countries that depend on only a few industries, like just oil or farming, often have weaker currencies. This is because their economies are not very diverse, so if something goes wrong in that one industry—like falling prices or bad weather—it can hurt the whole country’s income.
Also, if a country has trouble trading with the rest of the world or doesn’t have strong connections to global markets, it may earn less money from exports. This makes its currency less valuable compared to stronger, more stable economies.
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⑤ High Debt
When a country owes a lot of money and relies too much on loans from other countries, it can weaken its own currency. This happens because lenders and investors may lose confidence in that country’s ability to pay back its debts. As a result, the value of the country’s money may drop compared to other currencies. This can make imported goods more expensive and hurt the economy even more.
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⑥ Limited Reserves
Countries that don’t have much foreign currency saved often have trouble keeping their own money stable.
Foreign currency reserves are like a backup supply of money from other countries, such as U.S. dollars or euros. Countries use this money to help pay for imports, pay off debts, or support their own currency when it loses value.
If a country’s reserves are low, it can’t easily protect its currency when problems happen. This can lead to big swings in exchange rates, higher prices for goods, and more financial stress for the people living there.
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⑦ Trade Deficit
When a country buys more goods from other countries (imports) than it sells to them (exports), it creates an imbalance. This means more of the country’s money is being used to buy foreign products.
As a result, there is less demand for the country’s own currency in the world. When fewer people want a currency, its value goes down. This drop in value is called depreciation. So, when a country imports more than it exports, its currency usually becomes weaker over time.
Weak or devalued currencies (like the Iranian Rial or Vietnamese Dong) often result from:
Summary
- Strong currency = Strong stable economy + Low Inflation + Trust + Demand
- Weak currency = High inflation + Low Trust + Political Instability + Low Demand
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 🌐 Total Countries: 195
- 💰 Total Currencies: ~180
- 🦾 Strongest Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
- 👎 Weakest Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Why All The Currencies Are Measured w.r.t. USD
The reason why almost all currencies are measured with respect to the USD (or called “USD exchange rate”) is due to a mix of historical, economic, and practical reasons:
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