Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Brunei
Brunei: Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) was 7.56 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) in Brunei, 2006–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Brunei stood at 7.56 billion. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.3% on the previous year and up 133,844.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Brunei peaked at 7.56 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, -131,960, in 2017.
That places Brunei 45th out of 66 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.
Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 2.12 million | — |
| 2008 | 1.56 million | -26.3% |
| 2009 | 1.14 million | -27.2% |
| 2010 | 1.64 million | +44.3% |
| 2011 | 10.89 million | +562.2% |
| 2012 | 12.26 million | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 17.48 million | +42.6% |
| 2014 | 5.92 million | -66.2% |
| 2015 | 5.64 million | -4.6% |
| 2016 | -34,265 | -100.6% |
| 2017 | -131,960 | +285.1% |
| 2018 | -62,960 | -52.3% |
| 2019 | -7,960 | -87.4% |
| 2020 | 4.55 billion | -57160778.4% |
| 2021 | 4.95 billion | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 5.50 billion | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 5.88 billion | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 6.39 billion | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 7.56 billion | +18.3% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 7.56 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.51 billion, 19% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 7.56 billion is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.94 billion, 47% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Assets, Claims on Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Brunei 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +57160778.4% | -7,960 | 4.55 billion |
| 2011 | +562.2% | 1.64 million | 10.89 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.21 million | 0 | 2.12 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.36 million | -131,960 | 17.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.81 billion | 4.55 billion | 7.56 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More financial sector data for Brunei
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 103.37 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 75.48 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 103.37 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Brunei?
- Assets, claims on central government (ofcs) in Brunei was 7.56 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 7.56 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on central government (ofcs) recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was -131,960 in 2017.
- How does Brunei rank for assets, claims on central government (ofcs)?
- Brunei ranks 45th out of 66 countries with data for 2025.
- Is assets, claims on central government (ofcs) rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133,844.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei 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.