Claims on governments and other public entities (current LCU) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Claims on governments and other public entities (current LCU) was 16.98 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Cape Verde, 1978–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 16.98 billion current LCU for claims on governments and other public entities in 2011.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Cape Verde peaked at 26.61 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 282.30 million current LCU, in 1985.
Cape Verde ranks 18th 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 governments and other public entities (current LCU) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 440.10 million current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 663.60 million current LCU | +50.8% |
| 1980 | 718.80 million current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 452.40 million current LCU | -37.1% |
| 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 | 5.64 billion current LCU | +145.1% |
| 1993 | 4.57 billion current LCU | -19.0% |
| 1994 | 8.05 billion current LCU | +76.1% |
| 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 | 22.50 billion current LCU | +61.0% |
| 2001 | 22.17 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 24.68 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 24.73 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 26.59 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 26.61 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 26.41 billion current LCU | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 16.24 billion current LCU | -38.5% |
| 2008 | 18.68 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 18.60 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 15.18 billion current LCU | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 16.98 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 16.98 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63 billion current LCU, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 16.98 billion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.98 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 551.85 million current LCU | 440.10 million current LCU | 663.60 million current LCU | 2 |
| 1980s | 600.40 million current LCU | 282.30 million current LCU | 1.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.26 billion current LCU | 1.33 billion current LCU | 13.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.72 billion current LCU | 16.24 billion current LCU | 26.61 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.08 billion current LCU | 15.18 billion current LCU | 16.98 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 governments and other public entities in Cape Verde?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Cape Verde was 16.98 billion current LCU in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 26.61 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 282.30 million current LCU in 1985.
- How does Cape Verde rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Cape Verde ranks 18th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. 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 governments and other public entities (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on governments and other public entities (IFS line 32an + 32b + 32bx + 32c) usually comprise direct credit for specific purposes such as financing of the government budget deficit or loans to state enterprises, advances against future credit authorizations, and purchases of treasury bills and bonds, net of deposits by the public sector. Public sector deposits with the banking system also include sinking funds for the service of debt and temporary deposits of government revenues. Data are in current local currency.