Malaysia Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Malaysia's foreign reserves was $117.9B in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's foreign reserves stood at $117.9B in 2025, a rise of +$1.7B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $117.9B by 2025. Malaysia ranked 27th globally.
Malaysia’s foreign reserves have risen from a modest 471,000,000.00 in 1960 to 117,897,309,835.35 in 2025, placing the country 27th globally and situating it between Spain’s 114,609,466,707.15 and Denmark’s 123,271,087,227.65. The accumulation accelerated after the 1967 trough of 457,018,000.00, reflecting successive balance‑of‑payments surpluses and prudent reserve‑building policies, and peaked in 2012 at 139,730,782,665.94 before a modest decline. The post‑peak contraction coincided with a period of capital outflows and a depreciating ringgit, yet reserves have remained well above the 100‑billion threshold for more than a decade, providing a solid buffer against external shocks. Compared with peers such as the Philippines, whose reserves stand at 101,163,599,085.83, Malaysia enjoys a higher cushion, supporting its export‑oriented economy and monetary stability. Continued diversification of export markets and disciplined fiscal management are likely to sustain reserve growth, although a sharp reversal in global risk sentiment could alter the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $120.6B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $119.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $117.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $117.9B | +$1.7B | #27 |
| 2024 | $116.2B | +$2.8B | #23 |
| 2023 | $113.5B | −$1.2B | #25 |
| 2022 | $114.7B | −$2.3B | #24 |
| 2021 | $116.9B | +$9.3B | #23 |
| 2020 | $107.6B | +$4.0B | #23 |
| 2019 | $103.6B | +$2.2B | #24 |
| 2018 | $101.5B | −$994.1M | #22 |
| 2017 | $102.4B | +$8.0B | #24 |
| 2016 | $94.5B | −$801.1M | #23 |
| 2015 | $95.3B | −$20.7B | #21 |
| 2014 | $116.0B | −$18.9B | #20 |
| 2013 | $134.9B | −$4.9B | #18 |
| 2012 | $139.7B | +$6.2B | #18 |
| 2011 | $133.6B | +$27.0B | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's foreign reserves was $117.9B in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
Malaysia's foreign reserves peaked at $139.7B in 2012.
The lowest foreign reserves in Malaysia was $457.0M in 1967.
Malaysia ranks 27th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's foreign reserves is projected to reach $117.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Malaysia's foreign reserves was approximately 117.9 billion ($117.9B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Malaysia in 2025 was $117.9B. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_reserves,
title = {Malaysia Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}