Total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi

Malawi: Total reserves (gold at market value) was 412.77 million SDR in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
412.77 million SDR
Change on year
down 32.6%
World rank
166th
of 194 countries
All-time high
612.40 million SDR
in 2019
All-time low
19.39 million SDR
in 1983
Years of data
56
1965–2020

Total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi, 1965–2020

0200.0M400.0M600.0M196519922020

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi is 412.77 million SDR, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi peaked at 612.40 million SDR in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19.39 million SDR, in 1983.

That places Malawi 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22.53 million SDR 21.01 million SDR 25.23 million SDR 5
1970s 47.88 million SDR 22.57 million SDR 72.90 million SDR 10
1980s 51.53 million SDR 19.39 million SDR 112.09 million SDR 10
1990s 102.85 million SDR 32.17 million SDR 184.04 million SDR 10
2000s 126.98 million SDR 85.73 million SDR 189.19 million SDR 10
2010s 386.43 million SDR 141.36 million SDR 612.40 million SDR 10
2020s 412.77 million SDR 412.77 million SDR 412.77 million SDR 1

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 163 Vanuatu 471.31 million SDR compare
  2. 164 Samoa 436.90 million SDR compare
  3. 165 Bolivia 423.44 million SDR compare
  4. 167 Eswatini 411.44 million SDR compare
  5. 168 Belize 408.49 million SDR compare
  6. 169 Central African Republic 375.18 million SDR compare

See the full ranking of 208 places β†’

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All data for Malawi β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi?
Total reserves (gold at market value) in Malawi was 412.77 million SDR in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 612.40 million SDR in 2019.
What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 19.39 million SDR in 1983.
How does Malawi rank for total reserves (gold at market value)?
Malawi ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2020.
Is total reserves (gold at market value) rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR)
Unit
SDR
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
208 places, 11,411 data points, 1950–2025
Last refreshed

International Liquidity (IL) 2026 April