Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Maldives
Maldives: Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 321.13 million US dollar in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Currency and deposits in Maldives, 1986–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Maldives recorded 321.13 million US dollar for reserve assets, currency and deposits in 2011.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 253.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, currency and deposits in Maldives peaked at 335.96 million US dollar in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.89 million US dollar, in 1986.
That places Maldives 115th out of 156 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Maldives, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6.89 million US dollar | — |
| 1987 | 8.18 million US dollar | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 21.66 million US dollar | +164.7% |
| 1989 | 23.95 million US dollar | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 23.59 million US dollar | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 22.61 million US dollar | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 26.23 million US dollar | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 24.91 million US dollar | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 29.43 million US dollar | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 46.57 million US dollar | +58.2% |
| 1996 | 74.81 million US dollar | +60.6% |
| 1997 | 97.01 million US dollar | +29.7% |
| 1998 | 117.16 million US dollar | +20.8% |
| 1999 | 124.80 million US dollar | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 120.52 million US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 90.81 million US dollar | -24.6% |
| 2002 | 130.65 million US dollar | +43.9% |
| 2003 | 156.73 million US dollar | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 200.66 million US dollar | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 183.59 million US dollar | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 228.54 million US dollar | +24.5% |
| 2007 | 305.37 million US dollar | +33.6% |
| 2008 | 237.57 million US dollar | -22.2% |
| 2009 | 246.37 million US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 335.96 million US dollar | +36.4% |
| 2011 | 321.13 million US dollar | -4.4% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 321.13 million US dollar is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.60 billion US dollar, 12% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 321.13 million US dollar is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.78 billion US dollar, 9% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.17 million US dollar | 6.89 million US dollar | 23.95 million US dollar | 4 |
| 1990s | 58.71 million US dollar | 22.61 million US dollar | 124.80 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 190.08 million US dollar | 90.81 million US dollar | 305.37 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 328.55 million US dollar | 321.13 million US dollar | 335.96 million US dollar | 2 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
More financial sector data for Maldives
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.42 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.07 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.42 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, currency and deposits in Maldives?
- Reserve assets, currency and deposits in Maldives was 321.13 million US dollar in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 335.96 million US dollar in 2010.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.89 million US dollar in 1986.
- How does Maldives rank for reserve assets, currency and deposits?
- Maldives ranks 115th out of 156 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reserve assets, currency and deposits rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (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.