Claims on governments and other public entities in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Claims on governments and other public entities was 10.4% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Central African Republic, 1972–2007
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on governments and other public entities in Central African Republic is 10.4%, measured in 2007.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 123.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Central African Republic peaked at 10.7% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1972.
Central African Republic ranks 12th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 5.2% | — |
| 1987 | 5.3% | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 4.5% | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 3.8% | -15.1% |
| 1990 | 3.7% | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 7.2% | +95.0% |
| 1992 | 7.7% | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 10.7% | +38.9% |
| 1994 | 9.1% | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 6.4% | -30.1% |
| 1996 | 5.5% | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 4.7% | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 4.9% | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 5.4% | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 6.1% | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 8.0% | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 7.3% | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 8.0% | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 9.0% | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 10.1% | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 10.3% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 10.4% | +1.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 10.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.9%, 3.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 10.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.0%, 5.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4 |
| 1990s | 6.5% | 3.7% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0936 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 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 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 Central African Republic?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Central African Republic was 10.4% in 2007, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10.7% in 1993.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1972.
- How does Central African Republic rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th out of 48 countries with data for 2007.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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About this data
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.