Claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon
Cameroon: Claims on governments and other public entities was -2.9% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon, 1972–2007
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded -2.9% for claims on governments and other public entities in 2007.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 274.9% on the previous year and down 136.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon peaked at 11.5% in 1992 and was at its lowest, -9.3%, in 1983.
Cameroon ranks 39th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -0.6% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | -104.1% |
| 1974 | -0.3% | -1422.1% |
| 1975 | 1.2% | -483.7% |
| 1976 | -0.2% | -118.9% |
| 1977 | -0.9% | +297.2% |
| 1978 | -1.7% | +88.4% |
| 1979 | -3.4% | +100.8% |
| 1980 | -4.2% | +22.6% |
| 1981 | -4.6% | +9.6% |
| 1982 | -4.3% | -6.4% |
| 1983 | -9.3% | +116.9% |
| 1984 | -3.8% | -59.6% |
| 1985 | -0.3% | -91.3% |
| 1986 | -1.0% | +193.7% |
| 1987 | -0.3% | -69.2% |
| 1988 | -5.2% | +1672.8% |
| 1989 | 2.9% | -154.8% |
| 1990 | 4.3% | +51.8% |
| 1991 | 5.5% | +25.9% |
| 1992 | 11.5% | +111.2% |
| 1993 | 10.9% | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 11.2% | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 10.1% | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 8.7% | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 8.1% | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 7.6% | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 7.3% | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 5.5% | -25.0% |
| 2001 | 5.4% | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 5.2% | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | -36.3% |
| 2006 | -0.8% | -126.3% |
| 2007 | -2.9% | +274.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7% | -3.4% | 1.2% | 8 |
| 1980s | -3.0% | -9.3% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.5% | 4.3% | 11.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | -2.9% | 5.5% | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Cameroon was -2.9% in 2007, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 11.5% in 1992.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.3% in 1983.
- How does Cameroon rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Cameroon ranks 39th out of 48 countries with data for 2007.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 136.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from "International Monetary Fund. ", published as part of Claims on governments and other public entities (% of GDP). 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.