Total Reserves in Malaysia
Malaysia: Total Reserves was 125,532 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Malaysia, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Malaysia is 125,532, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Malaysia peaked at 139,724 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10,185, in 1990.
Malaysia ranks 22nd of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10,185 | — |
| 1991 | 11,367 | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 17,989 | +58.3% |
| 1993 | 28,453 | +58.2% |
| 1994 | 26,546 | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 24,824 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 28,202 | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 21,706 | -23.0% |
| 1998 | 26,196 | +20.7% |
| 1999 | 30,859 | +17.8% |
| 2000 | 28,708 | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 29,896 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 33,741 | +12.9% |
| 2003 | 44,208 | +31.0% |
| 2004 | 66,209 | +49.8% |
| 2005 | 70,183 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 82,457 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 101,345 | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 91,536 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 96,678 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 106,498 | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 133,642 | +25.5% |
| 2012 | 139,724 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 134,911 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 115,937 | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 95,290 | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 94,525 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 102,446 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 101,444 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 103,613 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 107,636 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 116,890 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 114,654 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 113,478 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 116,223 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 125,532 | +8.0% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 125,532 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,747, 14.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 125,532 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27,530, 4.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,633 | 10,185 | 30,859 | 10 |
| 2000s | 64,496 | 28,708 | 101,345 | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,803 | 94,525 | 139,724 | 10 |
| 2020s | 115,736 | 107,636 | 125,532 | 6 |
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 total reserves in Malaysia?
- Total reserves in Malaysia was 125,532 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 139,724 in 2012.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,185 in 1990.
- How does Malaysia rank for total reserves?
- Malaysia ranks 22nd out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.