Claims on central government (current LCU) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 53.77 billion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government in Mauritius, 1985–2009
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 Mauritius is 53.77 billion current LCU, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 35.2% on the previous year and up 237.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Mauritius peaked at 53.77 billion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.07 billion current LCU, in 1989.
That places Mauritius 16th out of 49 countries with data for 2009, putting it 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.96 billion current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 5.26 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 4.78 billion current LCU | -9.2% |
| 1988 | 4.08 billion current LCU | -14.5% |
| 1989 | 4.07 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 4.49 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 5.26 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1992 | 7.14 billion current LCU | +35.9% |
| 1993 | 8.26 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 10.94 billion current LCU | +32.5% |
| 1995 | 13.62 billion current LCU | +24.4% |
| 1996 | 14.88 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 15.86 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 17.49 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 15.92 billion current LCU | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 18.50 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 19.35 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 20.72 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 30.95 billion current LCU | +49.4% |
| 2004 | 35.84 billion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 35.63 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 36.92 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 38.62 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 39.78 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 53.77 billion current LCU | +35.2% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 53.77 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 7.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 53.77 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.49 billion current LCU, 5.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.63 billion current LCU | 4.07 billion current LCU | 5.26 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 1990s | 11.39 billion current LCU | 4.49 billion current LCU | 17.49 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.01 billion current LCU | 18.50 billion current LCU | 53.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More financial sector data for Mauritius
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 40.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.39 % 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 29.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 40.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on central government in Mauritius?
- Claims on central government in Mauritius was 53.77 billion current LCU in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 53.77 billion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.07 billion current LCU in 1989.
- How does Mauritius rank for claims on central government?
- Mauritius ranks 16th out of 49 countries with data for 2009.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.