24_International reserves in Malaysia
Malaysia: 24_International reserves was 120.22 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
120.22 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
21st
of 175 countries
All-time high
137.78 billion excluding gold
in 2013
All-time low
7.88 billion excluding gold
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Malaysia, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 120.22 billion excluding gold for 24_international reserves in 2026.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Malaysia peaked at 137.78 billion excluding gold in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7.88 billion excluding gold, in 1990.
Malaysia ranks 21st of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.88 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 9.63 billion excluding gold | +22.3% |
| 1992 | 11.91 billion excluding gold | +23.6% |
| 1993 | 15.34 billion excluding gold | +28.9% |
| 1994 | 33.65 billion excluding gold | +119.3% |
| 1995 | 25.01 billion excluding gold | -25.7% |
| 1996 | 23.51 billion excluding gold | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 27.71 billion excluding gold | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 19.80 billion excluding gold | -28.5% |
| 1999 | 27.14 billion excluding gold | +37.0% |
| 2000 | 33.63 billion excluding gold | +23.9% |
| 2001 | 25.67 billion excluding gold | -23.6% |
| 2002 | 31.45 billion excluding gold | +22.5% |
| 2003 | 33.70 billion excluding gold | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 50.38 billion excluding gold | +49.5% |
| 2005 | 71.64 billion excluding gold | +42.2% |
| 2006 | 73.10 billion excluding gold | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 88.24 billion excluding gold | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 119.96 billion excluding gold | +36.0% |
| 2009 | 87.43 billion excluding gold | -27.1% |
| 2010 | 94.00 billion excluding gold | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 112.16 billion excluding gold | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 133.75 billion excluding gold | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 137.78 billion excluding gold | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 128.72 billion excluding gold | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 103.70 billion excluding gold | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 95.61 billion excluding gold | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 93.88 billion excluding gold | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 106.22 billion excluding gold | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 101.40 billion excluding gold | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 99.71 billion excluding gold | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 106.52 billion excluding gold | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 113.16 billion excluding gold | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 113.01 billion excluding gold | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 111.02 billion excluding gold | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 113.69 billion excluding gold | +2.4% |
| 2026 | 120.22 billion excluding gold | +5.7% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 120.22 billion excluding gold is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.25 billion excluding gold, 16.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 120.22 billion excluding gold is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.53 billion excluding gold, 4.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.16 billion excluding gold | 7.88 billion excluding gold | 33.65 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.52 billion excluding gold | 25.67 billion excluding gold | 119.96 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.72 billion excluding gold | 93.88 billion excluding gold | 137.78 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.05 billion excluding gold | 99.71 billion excluding gold | 120.22 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Malaysia?
- 24_international reserves in Malaysia was 120.22 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 137.78 billion excluding gold in 2013.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.88 billion excluding gold in 1990.
- How does Malaysia rank for 24_international reserves?
- Malaysia ranks 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).