Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Malawi

Malawi: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) 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
15.18 million SDR
in 1983
Years of data
56
1965–2020

Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Malawi, 1965–2020

0200.0M400.0M600.0M196519922020

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.

Analysis

Malawi recorded 412.77 million SDR for total reserves (gold at national valuation) in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 96.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Malawi peaked at 612.40 million SDR in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.18 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 47.23 million SDR 22.57 million SDR 72.25 million SDR 10
1980s 47.51 million SDR 15.18 million SDR 108.55 million SDR 10
1990s 100.09 million SDR 29.45 million SDR 181.81 million SDR 10
2000s 123.32 million SDR 82.49 million SDR 186.91 million SDR 10
2010s 387.10 million SDR 138.81 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 Djibouti 478.82 million SDR compare
  2. 164 Vanuatu 471.31 million SDR compare
  3. 165 Samoa 436.93 million SDR compare
  4. 167 Eswatini, Kingdom of 411.44 million SDR compare
  5. 168 Belize 408.49 million SDR compare
  6. 169 Central African Republic 397.53 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 national valuation) in Malawi?
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Malawi was 412.77 million SDR in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 612.40 million SDR in 2019.
What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 15.18 million SDR in 1983.
How does Malawi rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
Malawi ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2020.
Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 96.8%. 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 national valuation) (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR)
Unit
SDR
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
208 places, 11,419 data points, 1950–2025
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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.