Claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Claims on governments and other public entities was 9.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone, 1965–2011
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone is 9.1%, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 21.2% on the previous year and down 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone peaked at 56.8% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1969.
That places Sierra Leone 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.9% | — |
| 1966 | 3.1% | +63.5% |
| 1967 | 3.0% | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 1.8% | -40.4% |
| 1969 | 0.6% | -64.5% |
| 1970 | 1.9% | +190.0% |
| 1971 | 3.5% | +89.1% |
| 1972 | 3.7% | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 4.3% | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 4.9% | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 9.9% | +99.4% |
| 1976 | 12.9% | +31.4% |
| 1977 | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 15.9% | +25.3% |
| 1979 | 19.8% | +24.2% |
| 1980 | 27.6% | +39.4% |
| 1981 | 34.7% | +25.9% |
| 1982 | 38.7% | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 41.7% | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 27.3% | -29.4% |
| 1986 | 24.7% | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 17.3% | -29.8% |
| 1988 | 14.2% | -17.9% |
| 1989 | 11.6% | -18.5% |
| 1990 | 12.3% | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 6.9% | -43.6% |
| 1992 | 3.1% | -54.7% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | -72.6% |
| 1994 | 1.1% | +31.7% |
| 1995 | 1.2% | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 49.6% | +3889.5% |
| 1997 | 56.8% | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 47.1% | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 47.8% | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 51.5% | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 33.9% | -34.1% |
| 2002 | 28.0% | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 24.7% | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 19.3% | -22.1% |
| 2005 | 15.5% | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 5.7% | -60.3% |
| 2008 | 7.1% | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 9.3% | +31.0% |
| 2010 | 11.6% | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 9.1% | -21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 9.0% | 1.9% | 19.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.6% | 11.6% | 41.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.7% | 0.9% | 56.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.0% | 5.7% | 51.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Sierra Leone was 9.1% in 2011, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 56.8% in 1997.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1969.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Sierra Leone ranks 14th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.