Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in Malta
Malta: Gold reserves at market value (SDR) was 38.27 million SDR in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
38.27 million SDR
Change on year
up 218.8%
World rank
105th
of 166 countries
All-time high
200.60 million SDR
in 1980
All-time low
0 SDR
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Gold reserves at market value in Malta, 1950–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2025, gold reserves at market value in Malta stood at 38.27 million SDR.
The figure is up 218.8% on the previous year and up 1,567.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at market value in Malta peaked at 200.60 million SDR in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0 SDR, in 1950.
That places Malta 105th out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in Malta, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1951 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1952 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1953 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1954 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1955 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1956 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1957 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1958 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1959 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1960 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1961 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1962 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1963 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1964 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1965 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1966 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1967 | 0 SDR | — |
| 1968 | 14.62 million SDR | — |
| 1969 | 12.28 million SDR | -16.0% |
| 1970 | 10.35 million SDR | -15.7% |
| 1971 | 14.19 million SDR | +37.0% |
| 1972 | 21.10 million SDR | +48.8% |
| 1973 | 32.85 million SDR | +55.7% |
| 1974 | 53.77 million SDR | +63.7% |
| 1975 | 42.29 million SDR | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 40.94 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 48.89 million SDR | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 62.45 million SDR | +27.7% |
| 1979 | 142.25 million SDR | +127.8% |
| 1980 | 200.60 million SDR | +41.0% |
| 1981 | 155.73 million SDR | -22.4% |
| 1982 | 191.36 million SDR | +22.9% |
| 1983 | 171.99 million SDR | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 146.57 million SDR | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 138.73 million SDR | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 148.92 million SDR | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 159.02 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 142.06 million SDR | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 68.96 million SDR | -51.5% |
| 1990 | 42.49 million SDR | -38.4% |
| 1991 | 28.92 million SDR | -31.9% |
| 1992 | 29.08 million SDR | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 28.55 million SDR | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 27.67 million SDR | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 10.67 million SDR | -61.4% |
| 1996 | 11.30 million SDR | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 2.37 million SDR | -79.1% |
| 1998 | 1.23 million SDR | -48.2% |
| 1999 | 1.27 million SDR | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 842,577 SDR | -33.6% |
| 2001 | 1.10 million SDR | +30.6% |
| 2002 | 897,207 SDR | -18.4% |
| 2003 | 998,953 SDR | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 1.13 million SDR | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 1.44 million SDR | +27.3% |
| 2006 | 2.37 million SDR | +64.8% |
| 2007 | 8.44 million SDR | +256.7% |
| 2008 | 3.33 million SDR | -60.5% |
| 2009 | 4.09 million SDR | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 2.83 million SDR | -30.9% |
| 2011 | 9.97 million SDR | +252.5% |
| 2012 | 10.83 million SDR | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 7.82 million SDR | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 2.58 million SDR | -67.0% |
| 2015 | 2.29 million SDR | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 2.56 million SDR | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 2.73 million SDR | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 2.76 million SDR | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 19.82 million SDR | +617.1% |
| 2020 | 7.88 million SDR | -60.3% |
| 2021 | 3.90 million SDR | -50.5% |
| 2022 | 2.72 million SDR | -30.2% |
| 2023 | 13.83 million SDR | +408.0% |
| 2024 | 12.00 million SDR | -13.2% |
| 2025 | 38.27 million SDR | +218.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 38.27 million SDR is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.83 billion SDR, 1% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malta's 38.27 million SDR is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.64 billion SDR, 1% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gold reserves at market value (SDR) in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +617.1% | 2.76 million SDR | 19.82 million SDR |
| 2023 | +408.0% | 2.72 million SDR | 13.83 million SDR |
| 2007 | +256.7% | 2.37 million SDR | 8.44 million SDR |
| 2011 | +252.5% | 2.83 million SDR | 9.97 million SDR |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 0 SDR | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.69 million SDR | 0 SDR | 14.62 million SDR | 10 |
| 1970s | 46.91 million SDR | 10.35 million SDR | 142.25 million SDR | 10 |
| 1980s | 152.39 million SDR | 68.96 million SDR | 200.60 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.35 million SDR | 1.23 million SDR | 42.49 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million SDR | 842,577 SDR | 8.44 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.42 million SDR | 2.29 million SDR | 19.82 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.10 million SDR | 2.72 million SDR | 38.27 million SDR | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Malta
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 102.71 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6075 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 75 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 102.71 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6075 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gold reserves at market value in Malta?
- Gold reserves at market value in Malta was 38.27 million SDR in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at market value recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 200.60 million SDR in 1980.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at market value recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SDR in 1950.
- How does Malta rank for gold reserves at market value?
- Malta ranks 105th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gold reserves at market value rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,567.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gold reserves at market value (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International liquidity consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.