Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia
Malaysia: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was -6.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded -6.85 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 166.0% on the previous year and up 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia peaked at 67.8 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -29.13 % change on previous year, in 1988.
Malaysia ranks 145th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -1.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 43.98 % change on previous year | -2351.9% |
| 1977 | -3.8 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 1978 | -7.48 % change on previous year | +96.9% |
| 1979 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1980 | -12.58 % change on previous year | +469.8% |
| 1981 | -19.27 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1982 | -12.09 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 1983 | -12.33 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1984 | -9.51 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1985 | 43.92 % change on previous year | -561.8% |
| 1986 | 37.53 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1987 | 9.19 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1988 | -29.13 % change on previous year | -416.9% |
| 1989 | -7.23 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1990 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1991 | -10.91 % change on previous year | +629.9% |
| 1992 | 38.13 % change on previous year | -449.6% |
| 1993 | 31.6 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1994 | -26.11 % change on previous year | -182.6% |
| 1995 | -26.6 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1997 | -24.62 % change on previous year | -416.6% |
| 1998 | 67.8 % change on previous year | -375.3% |
| 1999 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 2000 | -25.41 % change on previous year | -998.0% |
| 2001 | 14.16 % change on previous year | -155.7% |
| 2002 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 2003 | 24.09 % change on previous year | +255.6% |
| 2004 | 23.12 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2005 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2006 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2007 | 8.06 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 2008 | -16.63 % change on previous year | -306.3% |
| 2009 | 29.62 % change on previous year | -278.1% |
| 2010 | -12.47 % change on previous year | -142.1% |
| 2011 | 9.06 % change on previous year | -172.6% |
| 2012 | 0.6974 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 2013 | -4.26 % change on previous year | -710.7% |
| 2014 | -14.96 % change on previous year | +251.2% |
| 2015 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2016 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -185.6% |
| 2017 | -2.39 % change on previous year | -197.7% |
| 2018 | -10.85 % change on previous year | +353.0% |
| 2019 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -166.8% |
| 2020 | 19.05 % change on previous year | +163.1% |
| 2021 | -17.27 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 2022 | -16.54 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 10.38 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2024 | -6.85 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.71 % change on previous year | -7.48 % change on previous year | 43.98 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -1.15 % change on previous year | -29.13 % change on previous year | 43.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.84 % change on previous year | -26.6 % change on previous year | 67.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.46 % change on previous year | -25.41 % change on previous year | 29.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.83 % change on previous year | -14.96 % change on previous year | 9.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.25 % change on previous year | -17.27 % change on previous year | 19.05 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 142 Kuwait -6.09 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Denmark -6.25 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Grenada -6.35 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Paraguay -6.96 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Eswatini -7.16 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Bahrain -7.9 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Malaysia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 26.13 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 35.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.8573 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Malaysia was -6.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.8 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.13 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Malaysia rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Malaysia ranks 145th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.