Claims on governments and other public entities (current LCU) in Guinea
Guinea: Claims on governments and other public entities (current LCU) was 3.77 trillion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Guinea, 1986–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on governments and other public entities in Guinea is 3.77 trillion current LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 55.1% on the previous year and up 1,269.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Guinea peaked at 8.39 trillion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 23.50 billion current LCU, in 1990.
That places Guinea 2nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Guinea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 34.60 billion current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 35.20 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 47.50 billion current LCU | +34.9% |
| 1989 | 39.40 billion current LCU | -17.1% |
| 1990 | 23.50 billion current LCU | -40.4% |
| 1991 | 42.40 billion current LCU | +80.4% |
| 1992 | 53.50 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 45.92 billion current LCU | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 67.95 billion current LCU | +48.0% |
| 1995 | 95.36 billion current LCU | +40.3% |
| 1996 | 131.89 billion current LCU | +38.3% |
| 1997 | 117.41 billion current LCU | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 103.23 billion current LCU | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 152.11 billion current LCU | +47.3% |
| 2000 | 253.45 billion current LCU | +66.6% |
| 2001 | 275.29 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 511.70 billion current LCU | +85.9% |
| 2003 | 777.74 billion current LCU | +52.0% |
| 2004 | 1.01 trillion current LCU | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 1.13 trillion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 2.00 trillion current LCU | +76.5% |
| 2007 | 2.11 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 2.84 trillion current LCU | +34.6% |
| 2009 | 4.19 trillion current LCU | +47.5% |
| 2010 | 8.39 trillion current LCU | +100.2% |
| 2011 | 3.77 trillion current LCU | -55.1% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 3.77 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63 billion current LCU, 568.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 3.77 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.85 billion current LCU, 480.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.17 billion current LCU | 34.60 billion current LCU | 47.50 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 83.33 billion current LCU | 23.50 billion current LCU | 152.11 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.51 trillion current LCU | 253.45 billion current LCU | 4.19 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.08 trillion current LCU | 3.77 trillion current LCU | 8.39 trillion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 1 Zambia 5.21 trillion current LCU compare
- 3 Tanzania 1.70 trillion current LCU compare
- 4 Sierra Leone 1.15 trillion current LCU compare
- 5 Madagascar 549.80 billion current LCU compare
More financial sector data for Guinea
- 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 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 2.44 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 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.78 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 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 2.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on governments and other public entities in Guinea?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Guinea was 3.77 trillion 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 8.39 trillion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.50 billion current LCU in 1990.
- How does Guinea rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Guinea ranks 2nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,269.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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.