Total Reserves in Malta
Malta: Total Reserves was 1,491 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Malta, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Malta is 1,491, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 162.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Malta peaked at 3,786 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 368.61, in 2008.
That places Malta 121st out of 165 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,432 | — |
| 1991 | 1,334 | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 1,268 | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 1,363 | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 1,850 | +35.8% |
| 1995 | 1,605 | -13.3% |
| 1996 | 1,620 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 1,488 | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 1,663 | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 1,788 | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 1,470 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 1,666 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 2,210 | +32.6% |
| 2003 | 2,729 | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 2,732 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 2,577 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 2,977 | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 3,786 | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 368.61 | -90.3% |
| 2009 | 532.42 | +44.4% |
| 2010 | 535.96 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 500.32 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 688.8 | +37.7% |
| 2013 | 585.43 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 615.79 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 568.66 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 673.74 | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 829.29 | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 1,021 | +23.1% |
| 2019 | 910.4 | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 919.31 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 1,144 | +24.5% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 1,205 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 1,402 | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 1,491 | +6.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 1,491 is below the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 6% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Malta's 1,491 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,945, 4% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,541 | 1,268 | 1,850 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,105 | 368.61 | 3,786 | 10 |
| 2010s | 692.94 | 500.32 | 1,021 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,226 | 919.31 | 1,491 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Malta?
- Total reserves in Malta was 1,491 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 3,786 in 2007.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 368.61 in 2008.
- How does Malta rank for total reserves?
- Malta ranks 121st out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.