Claims on central government (current LCU) in Benin
Benin: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 6.21 billion current LCU in 1988. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government in Benin, 1965–1988
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1988, claims on central government in Benin stood at 6.21 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.8% on the previous year and up 226.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Benin peaked at 14.60 billion current LCU in 1984 and was at its lowest, -18.60 billion current LCU, in 1981.
Benin ranks 27th of 49 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.
Claims on central government (current LCU) in Benin, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 360.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 780.00 million current LCU | +116.7% |
| 1967 | 640.00 million current LCU | -17.9% |
| 1968 | 480.00 million current LCU | -25.0% |
| 1969 | 1.12 billion current LCU | +133.3% |
| 1970 | -147.00 million current LCU | -113.1% |
| 1971 | -817.00 million current LCU | +455.8% |
| 1972 | -508.00 million current LCU | -37.8% |
| 1973 | -1.16 billion current LCU | +128.3% |
| 1974 | -2.42 billion current LCU | +108.6% |
| 1975 | -2.95 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1976 | -2.30 billion current LCU | -22.0% |
| 1977 | -6.12 billion current LCU | +166.1% |
| 1978 | -4.92 billion current LCU | -19.6% |
| 1979 | -16.60 billion current LCU | +237.4% |
| 1980 | -15.20 billion current LCU | -8.4% |
| 1981 | -18.60 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1982 | -10.20 billion current LCU | -45.2% |
| 1983 | -579.00 million current LCU | -94.3% |
| 1984 | 14.60 billion current LCU | -2621.6% |
| 1985 | 5.50 billion current LCU | -62.3% |
| 1986 | 7.93 billion current LCU | +44.2% |
| 1987 | 11.90 billion current LCU | +50.1% |
| 1988 | 6.21 billion current LCU | -47.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 6.21 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 91% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 6.21 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.94 billion current LCU, 62% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government (current LCU) in Benin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +2621.6% | -579.00 million current LCU | 14.60 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 676.00 million current LCU | 360.00 million current LCU | 1.12 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | -3.79 billion current LCU | -16.60 billion current LCU | -147.00 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 173.44 million current LCU | -18.60 billion current LCU | 14.60 billion current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More financial sector data for Benin
- 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.7 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.24 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on central government in Benin?
- Claims on central government in Benin was 6.21 billion current LCU in 1988, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 14.60 billion current LCU in 1984.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.60 billion current LCU in 1981.
- How does Benin rank for claims on central government?
- Benin ranks 27th out of 49 countries with data for 1988.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on central government (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on the central government, net is defined as the central governments direct financial obligations to the country’s financial institutions less any claims the central government has on those institutions.