Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Malta
Malta: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) was 339.38 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in Malta, 1980–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Malta is 339.38 million US dollar, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 177.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Malta peaked at 351.99 million US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 US dollar, in 2017.
Malta ranks 81st of 164 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, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) in Malta, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 14.40 million US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 17.04 million US dollar | +18.3% |
| 1982 | 23.35 million US dollar | +37.0% |
| 1983 | 32.32 million US dollar | +38.4% |
| 1984 | 34.97 million US dollar | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 43.41 million US dollar | +24.1% |
| 1986 | 52.83 million US dollar | +21.7% |
| 1994 | 52.16 million US dollar | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 55.99 million US dollar | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 57.18 million US dollar | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 56.77 million US dollar | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 62.54 million US dollar | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 30.90 million US dollar | -50.6% |
| 2000 | 31.93 million US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 33.17 million US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 39.34 million US dollar | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 44.42 million US dollar | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 48.39 million US dollar | +8.9% |
| 2005 | 45.87 million US dollar | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 51.40 million US dollar | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 60.08 million US dollar | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 17.96 million US dollar | -70.1% |
| 2009 | 150.28 million US dollar | +736.6% |
| 2010 | 148.30 million US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 139.30 million US dollar | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 140.04 million US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 138.01 million US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 122.34 million US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 121.27 million US dollar | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 117.59 million US dollar | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 0 US dollar | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 US dollar | — |
| 2019 | 0 US dollar | — |
| 2020 | 0 US dollar | — |
| 2021 | 0 US dollar | — |
| 2022 | 333.70 million US dollar | — |
| 2023 | 351.99 million US dollar | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 339.38 million US dollar | -3.6% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 339.38 million US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.24 billion US dollar, 10% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malta's 339.38 million US dollar is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 596.01 million US dollar, 57% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (Assets, Positions, US) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +736.6% | 17.96 million US dollar | 150.28 million US dollar |
| 2017 | -100.0% | 117.59 million US dollar | 0 US dollar |
| 2008 | -70.1% | 60.08 million US dollar | 17.96 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 31.19 million US dollar | 14.40 million US dollar | 52.83 million US dollar | 7 |
| 1990s | 52.59 million US dollar | 30.90 million US dollar | 62.54 million US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 52.28 million US dollar | 17.96 million US dollar | 150.28 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.68 million US dollar | 0 US dollar | 148.30 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 205.01 million US dollar | 0 US dollar | 351.99 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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 reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Malta?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) in Malta was 339.38 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 351.99 million US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 US dollar in 2017.
- How does Malta rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs)?
- Malta ranks 81st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.4%. 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 Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (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.