Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 41.53 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Saint Lucia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Saint Lucia recorded 41.53 million for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 93.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Saint Lucia peaked at 54.93 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.05 million, in 2005.
Saint Lucia ranks 85th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.05 million | — |
| 2006 | 10.01 million | +147.1% |
| 2007 | 7.25 million | -27.6% |
| 2008 | 9.47 million | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 24.47 million | +158.4% |
| 2010 | 54.93 million | +124.5% |
| 2011 | 39.95 million | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 35.82 million | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 19.13 million | -46.6% |
| 2014 | 21.53 million | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 14.03 million | -34.8% |
| 2016 | 13.91 million | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 12.53 million | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 12.79 million | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 34.33 million | +168.5% |
| 2020 | 23.99 million | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 30.13 million | +25.6% |
| 2022 | 44.20 million | +46.7% |
| 2023 | 36.90 million | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 41.53 million | +12.6% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 41.53 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.52 million, 3.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 41.53 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.26 million, 6.6× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.05 million | 4.05 million | 24.47 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 25.89 million | 12.53 million | 54.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.35 million | 23.99 million | 44.20 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
More financial sector data for Saint Lucia
- 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 11.64 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 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 8.5 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 11.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Saint Lucia?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Saint Lucia was 41.53 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 54.93 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.05 million in 2005.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Saint Lucia ranks 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.