Total reserves in Malawi
Malawi: Total reserves was 594.50 million includes gold, current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in Malawi, 1965–2020
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Malawi is 594.50 million includes gold, current US$, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 29.8% on the previous year and up 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Malawi peaked at 846.84 million includes gold, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20.30 million includes gold, current US$, in 1983.
That places Malawi 158th out of 181 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.53 million includes gold, current US$ | 21.01 million includes gold, current US$ | 25.23 million includes gold, current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 57.51 million includes gold, current US$ | 26.22 million includes gold, current US$ | 88.55 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.26 million includes gold, current US$ | 20.30 million includes gold, current US$ | 150.84 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 144.91 million includes gold, current US$ | 44.23 million includes gold, current US$ | 259.13 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.12 million includes gold, current US$ | 127.39 million includes gold, current US$ | 253.91 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 550.54 million includes gold, current US$ | 217.03 million includes gold, current US$ | 846.84 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 594.50 million includes gold, current US$ | 594.50 million includes gold, current US$ | 594.50 million includes gold, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 155 Gambia 628.85 million includes gold, current US$ compare
- 156 Vanuatu 614.65 million includes gold, current US$ compare
- 157 Samoa 598.34 million includes gold, current US$ compare
- 159 Bolivia 579.91 million includes gold, current US$ compare
- 160 Belize 559.43 million includes gold, current US$ compare
- 161 Eswatini 536.57 million includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Malawi
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,751 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 835.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.83 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -282.84 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -161.55 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 1.16 million current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 600 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 25.84 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Malawi?
- Total reserves in Malawi was 594.50 million includes gold, current US$ in 2020, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 846.84 million includes gold, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.30 million includes gold, current US$ in 1983.
- How does Malawi rank for total reserves?
- Malawi ranks 158th out of 181 countries with data for 2020.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.