Reserve assets in Myanmar
Myanmar: Reserve assets was 5.91 billion US dollar in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets in Myanmar, 1999–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2019, reserve assets in Myanmar stood at 5.91 billion US dollar.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in Myanmar peaked at 8.83 billion US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 287.37 million US dollar, in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 93rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 328.02 million US dollar | — |
| 2000 | 287.37 million US dollar | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 455.02 million US dollar | +58.3% |
| 2002 | 553.25 million US dollar | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 656.43 million US dollar | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 782.06 million US dollar | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 885.25 million US dollar | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 1.38 billion US dollar | +55.4% |
| 2007 | 3.24 billion US dollar | +135.5% |
| 2008 | 4.05 billion US dollar | +25.1% |
| 2009 | 5.33 billion US dollar | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 5.91 billion US dollar | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 7.13 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 7.32 billion US dollar | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 8.83 billion US dollar | +20.6% |
| 2014 | 4.48 billion US dollar | -49.2% |
| 2015 | 4.37 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 4.92 billion US dollar | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 5.21 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 5.64 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 5.91 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 5.91 billion US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.74 billion US dollar, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 5.91 billion US dollar is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.46 billion US dollar, 92% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets in Myanmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +135.5% | 1.38 billion US dollar | 3.24 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 328.02 million US dollar | 328.02 million US dollar | 328.02 million US dollar | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.76 billion US dollar | 287.37 million US dollar | 5.33 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.97 billion US dollar | 4.37 billion US dollar | 8.83 billion US dollar | 10 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More financial sector data for Myanmar
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets in Myanmar?
- Reserve assets in Myanmar was 5.91 billion US dollar in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 8.83 billion US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 287.37 million US dollar in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for reserve assets?
- Myanmar ranks 93rd out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.