Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Australia
Australia: Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) was 41.90 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) in Australia, 2007–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Australia stood at 41.90 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.1% on the previous year and down 97.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Australia peaked at 3.34 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 13.18 million, in 2020.
That places Australia 60th out of 66 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1.84 billion | — |
| 2008 | 2.69 billion | +46.4% |
| 2009 | 3.34 billion | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 2.53 billion | -24.2% |
| 2011 | 2.56 billion | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.78 billion | -30.3% |
| 2013 | 1.40 billion | -21.8% |
| 2014 | 1.49 billion | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 1.54 billion | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 1.61 billion | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 1.52 billion | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 1.60 billion | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 25.46 million | -98.4% |
| 2020 | 13.18 million | -48.2% |
| 2021 | 68.42 million | +419.1% |
| 2022 | 57.11 million | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 52.28 million | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 29.90 million | -42.8% |
| 2025 | 41.90 million | +40.1% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 41.90 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.51 billion, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Australia's 41.90 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.94 billion, 0% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +419.1% | 13.18 million | 68.42 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.62 billion | 1.84 billion | 3.34 billion | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.61 billion | 25.46 million | 2.56 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.80 million | 13.18 million | 68.42 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 57 Solomon Islands 711.44 million compare
- 58 Samoa 64.12 million compare
- 59 Tajikistan 49.87 million compare
- 61 Kyrgyzstan 32.11 million compare
- 62 Cape Verde 9.00 million compare
- 63 Bahamas 4.93 million compare
More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Australia?
- Assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Australia was 41.90 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.34 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.18 million in 2020.
- How does Australia rank for assets, claims on central government (ofcs)?
- Australia ranks 60th out of 66 countries with data for 2025.
- Is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Other Financial Corporations (OFCs) dataset presents the balance sheet of OFCs highlighting their financial linkages with other economic sectors and nonresidents.