Claims on central government (current LCU) in Senegal
Senegal: Claims on central government (current LCU) was 341.27 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
341.27 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 135.4%
World rank
9th
of 49 countries
All-time high
360.00 billion current LCU
in 1994
All-time low
-35.20 billion current LCU
in 2005
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Claims on central government in Senegal, 1960–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 341.27 billion current LCU for claims on central government in 2011.
The figure is up 135.4% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government in Senegal peaked at 360.00 billion current LCU in 1994 and was at its lowest, -35.20 billion current LCU, in 2005.
That places Senegal 9th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on central government (current LCU) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -6.65 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | -8.76 billion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1962 | -4.52 billion current LCU | -48.4% |
| 1963 | -2.39 billion current LCU | -47.2% |
| 1964 | 171.00 million current LCU | -107.2% |
| 1965 | -6.65 billion current LCU | -3988.9% |
| 1966 | -8.76 billion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1967 | -4.52 billion current LCU | -48.4% |
| 1968 | -2.39 billion current LCU | -47.2% |
| 1969 | 171.00 million current LCU | -107.2% |
| 1970 | -33.00 million current LCU | -119.3% |
| 1971 | 48.00 million current LCU | -245.5% |
| 1972 | -43.00 million current LCU | -189.6% |
| 1973 | 2.19 billion current LCU | -5183.7% |
| 1974 | 1.03 billion current LCU | -52.7% |
| 1975 | 1.86 billion current LCU | +80.2% |
| 1976 | 14.02 billion current LCU | +651.7% |
| 1977 | 16.66 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1978 | 16.00 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 18.76 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 28.67 billion current LCU | +52.8% |
| 1981 | 51.64 billion current LCU | +80.1% |
| 1982 | 98.26 billion current LCU | +90.3% |
| 1983 | 116.31 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 131.13 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 150.70 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 153.53 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 146.01 billion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 153.97 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 129.26 billion current LCU | -16.1% |
| 1990 | 107.66 billion current LCU | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 111.59 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 82.62 billion current LCU | -26.0% |
| 1993 | 63.92 billion current LCU | -22.6% |
| 1994 | 360.00 billion current LCU | +463.2% |
| 1995 | 357.10 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 268.90 billion current LCU | -24.7% |
| 1997 | 151.60 billion current LCU | -43.6% |
| 1998 | 158.50 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 174.40 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 201.20 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 221.00 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 188.70 billion current LCU | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 175.50 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 24.00 billion current LCU | -86.3% |
| 2005 | -35.20 billion current LCU | -246.7% |
| 2006 | 11.10 billion current LCU | -131.5% |
| 2007 | 96.00 billion current LCU | +764.9% |
| 2008 | 28.00 billion current LCU | -70.8% |
| 2009 | 112.00 billion current LCU | +300.0% |
| 2010 | 145.00 billion current LCU | +29.5% |
| 2011 | 341.27 billion current LCU | +135.4% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 341.27 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.85 billion current LCU, 49.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 341.27 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.94 billion current LCU, 34.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government (current LCU) in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +5183.7% | -43.00 million current LCU | 2.19 billion current LCU |
| 1965 | -3988.9% | 171.00 million current LCU | -6.65 billion current LCU |
| 2007 | +764.9% | 11.10 billion current LCU | 96.00 billion current LCU |
| 1976 | +651.7% | 1.86 billion current LCU | 14.02 billion current LCU |
| 1994 | +463.2% | 63.92 billion current LCU | 360.00 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -4.43 billion current LCU | -8.76 billion current LCU | 171.00 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.05 billion current LCU | -43.00 million current LCU | 18.76 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 115.95 billion current LCU | 28.67 billion current LCU | 153.97 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 183.63 billion current LCU | 63.92 billion current LCU | 360.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.23 billion current LCU | -35.20 billion current LCU | 221.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 243.14 billion current LCU | 145.00 billion current LCU | 341.27 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 6 Kenya 419.12 billion current LCU compare
- 7 Madagascar 359.30 billion current LCU compare
- 8 Egypt 342.60 billion current LCU compare
- 10 South Africa 252.10 billion current LCU compare
- 11 Mauritania 183.10 billion current LCU compare
- 12 Algeria 155.70 billion current LCU compare
More financial sector data for Senegal
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.09 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.25 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.09 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 Senegal?
- Claims on central government in Senegal was 341.27 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 360.00 billion current LCU in 1994.
- What is the lowest claims on central government recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.20 billion current LCU in 2005.
- How does Senegal rank for claims on central government?
- Senegal ranks 9th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on central government rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.