Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) in Malta
Malta: Total reserves in months of imports (reserves International Financial) was 0.2461 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports in Malta, 1971–2024
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves in months of imports in Malta stood at 0.2461.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports in Malta peaked at 17.79 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0.1577, in 2008.
Malta ranks 174th of 179 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 (reserves International Financial) in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.39 | — |
| 1972 | 16.17 | +30.5% |
| 1973 | 15.11 | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 13.51 | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 15.04 | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 16.44 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 15.81 | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 17.79 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 15.66 | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 12.62 | -19.4% |
| 1981 | 14.04 | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 15.79 | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 17.43 | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 15.66 | -10.2% |
| 1985 | 14.97 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 14.34 | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 13.97 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 11.06 | -20.8% |
| 1989 | 9.46 | -14.5% |
| 1990 | 7.58 | -19.9% |
| 1991 | 6.5 | -14.2% |
| 1992 | 5.55 | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 6.21 | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 7.42 | +19.4% |
| 1995 | 5.23 | -29.4% |
| 1996 | 5.42 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 5.24 | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 5.26 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 4.63 | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 3.53 | -23.7% |
| 2001 | 4.84 | +37.1% |
| 2002 | 6.15 | +27.1% |
| 2003 | 6.47 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 4.19 | -35.4% |
| 2005 | 3.05 | -27.1% |
| 2006 | 2.49 | -18.4% |
| 2007 | 2.1 | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 0.1577 | -92.5% |
| 2009 | 0.2681 | +70.1% |
| 2010 | 0.2842 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2102 | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3004 | +42.9% |
| 2013 | 0.2447 | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2505 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 0.2514 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.2944 | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 0.265 | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2746 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.215 | -21.7% |
| 2020 | 0.1986 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 0.3418 | +72.1% |
| 2022 | 0.2817 | -17.6% |
| 2023 | 0.2439 | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 0.2461 | +0.9% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 0.2461 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.47, 7% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Malta's 0.2461 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.32 | 12.39 | 17.79 | 9 |
| 1980s | 13.93 | 9.46 | 17.43 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.91 | 4.63 | 7.58 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.33 | 0.1577 | 6.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.259 | 0.2102 | 0.3004 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2624 | 0.1986 | 0.3418 | 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 total reserves in months of imports in Malta?
- Total reserves in months of imports in Malta was 0.2461 in 2024, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 17.79 in 1978.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1577 in 2008.
- How does Malta rank for total reserves in months of imports?
- Malta ranks 174th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This item is expressed in terms of the number of months of imports of goods and services they could pay for [X/(Imports/12)].