Claims on central government (current LCU) in Liberia
Liberia: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 70,242 current LCU in 2008. ▲ Rising
Claims on central government in Liberia, 1999–2008
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2008, claims on central government in Liberia stood at 70,242 current LCU.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Liberia peaked at 71,746 current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 33,289 current LCU, in 2002.
Liberia ranks 33rd of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Claims on central government (current LCU) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 45,350 current LCU | — |
| 2000 | 36,607 current LCU | -19.3% |
| 2001 | 50,105 current LCU | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 33,289 current LCU | -33.6% |
| 2003 | 34,676 current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 41,424 current LCU | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 66,594 current LCU | +60.8% |
| 2006 | 65,390 current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 71,746 current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 70,242 current LCU | -2.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 70,242 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 70,242 current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.77 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45,350 current LCU | 45,350 current LCU | 45,350 current LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 52,230 current LCU | 33,289 current LCU | 71,746 current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More financial sector data for Liberia
- 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 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.73 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 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.64 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 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.73 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 Liberia?
- Claims on central government in Liberia was 70,242 current LCU in 2008, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 71,746 current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,289 current LCU in 2002.
- How does Liberia rank for claims on central government?
- Liberia ranks 33rd out of 49 countries with data for 2008.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia 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.