Claims on central government (current LCU) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 6.85 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government in Cape Verde, 1978–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on central government in Cape Verde is 6.85 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 35.8% on the previous year and down 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Cape Verde peaked at 15.57 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.60 million current LCU, in 1978.
Cape Verde ranks 26th 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 Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 3.60 million current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 71.00 million current LCU | +1872.2% |
| 1980 | 34.30 million current LCU | -51.7% |
| 1981 | 452.40 million current LCU | +1219.0% |
| 1982 | 347.70 million current LCU | -23.1% |
| 1983 | 516.60 million current LCU | +48.6% |
| 1984 | 399.40 million current LCU | -22.7% |
| 1985 | 282.30 million current LCU | -29.3% |
| 1986 | 643.30 million current LCU | +127.9% |
| 1987 | 747.60 million current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1988 | 862.00 million current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 1.33 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1991 | 2.30 billion current LCU | +73.3% |
| 1992 | 3.38 billion current LCU | +47.0% |
| 1993 | 2.26 billion current LCU | -33.1% |
| 1994 | 8.05 billion current LCU | +255.7% |
| 1995 | 9.98 billion current LCU | +24.0% |
| 1996 | 10.39 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 13.28 billion current LCU | +27.7% |
| 1998 | 13.07 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 13.98 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 12.36 billion current LCU | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 11.57 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 14.08 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2003 | 13.69 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 15.55 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 15.57 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 15.37 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 5.72 billion current LCU | -62.8% |
| 2008 | 8.33 billion current LCU | +45.6% |
| 2009 | 8.45 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 5.04 billion current LCU | -40.3% |
| 2011 | 6.85 billion current LCU | +35.8% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 6.85 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 6.85 billion current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.49 billion current LCU, 65% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government (current LCU) in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +1872.2% | 3.60 million current LCU | 71.00 million current LCU |
| 1981 | +1219.0% | 34.30 million current LCU | 452.40 million current LCU |
| 1994 | +255.7% | 2.26 billion current LCU | 8.05 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.30 million current LCU | 3.60 million current LCU | 71.00 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1980s | 531.95 million current LCU | 34.30 million current LCU | 1.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.80 billion current LCU | 1.33 billion current LCU | 13.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.07 billion current LCU | 5.72 billion current LCU | 15.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.95 billion current LCU | 5.04 billion current LCU | 6.85 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More financial sector data for Cape Verde
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 9.88 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 7.21 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 9.88 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.42 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on central government in Cape Verde?
- Claims on central government in Cape Verde was 6.85 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 15.57 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.60 million current LCU in 1978.
- How does Cape Verde rank for claims on central government?
- Cape Verde ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.