Claims on central government, flow (current LCU) in Comoros
Comoros: Claims on central government, flow (current LCU) was 1.13 billion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Claims on central government, flow in Comoros, 1991–2009
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on central government, flow in Comoros is 1.13 billion current LCU, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 43.8% on the previous year and up 5,490.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on central government, flow in Comoros peaked at 2.25 billion current LCU in 2006 and was at its lowest, -1.75 billion current LCU, in 1993.
Comoros ranks 21st 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, flow (current LCU) in Comoros, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 903.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 550.00 million current LCU | -39.1% |
| 1993 | -1.75 billion current LCU | -418.2% |
| 1994 | 898.00 million current LCU | -151.3% |
| 1995 | -1.28 billion current LCU | -242.7% |
| 1996 | -133.00 million current LCU | -89.6% |
| 1997 | -34.00 million current LCU | -74.4% |
| 1998 | 1.61 billion current LCU | -4850.0% |
| 1999 | -21.00 million current LCU | -101.3% |
| 2000 | -362.00 million current LCU | +1623.8% |
| 2001 | -587.39 million current LCU | +62.3% |
| 2002 | 401.17 million current LCU | -168.3% |
| 2003 | -1.53 billion current LCU | -480.9% |
| 2004 | 469.20 million current LCU | -130.7% |
| 2005 | 1.97 billion current LCU | +320.1% |
| 2006 | 2.25 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 576.00 million current LCU | -74.4% |
| 2008 | 2.02 billion current LCU | +249.8% |
| 2009 | 1.13 billion current LCU | -43.8% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 1.13 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 322.00 million current LCU, 3.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 1.13 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.89 million current LCU, 391.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on central government, flow (current LCU) in Comoros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +4850.0% | -34.00 million current LCU | 1.61 billion current LCU |
| 2000 | -1623.8% | -21.00 million current LCU | -362.00 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83.00 million current LCU | -1.75 billion current LCU | 1.61 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 633.40 million current LCU | -1.53 billion current LCU | 2.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More financial sector data for Comoros
- 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 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.91 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 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.59 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 0.0024 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.91 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, flow in Comoros?
- Claims on central government, flow in Comoros was 1.13 billion current LCU in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on central government, flow recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 billion current LCU in 2006.
- What is the lowest claims on central government, flow recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.75 billion current LCU in 1993.
- How does Comoros rank for claims on central government, flow?
- Comoros ranks 21st out of 49 countries with data for 2009.
- Is claims on central government, flow rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,490.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on central government, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net domestic credit to government budget. Data are in current local currencies. AF stands for annual flow.