Claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan
Sudan: Claims on governments and other public entities was 5.5% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan, 1984–2009
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2009, claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan stood at 5.5%.
The figure is up 67.5% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan peaked at 152.9% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2004.
That places Sudan 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2009, 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 152.9% | — |
| 1985 | 15.4% | -90.0% |
| 1986 | 16.2% | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 12.3% | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 18.1% | +47.1% |
| 1989 | 19.8% | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 19.2% | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 16.5% | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 11.9% | -27.9% |
| 1993 | 8.8% | -25.7% |
| 1994 | 4.4% | -50.2% |
| 1995 | 3.3% | -24.3% |
| 1996 | 4.4% | +31.8% |
| 1997 | 3.2% | -26.0% |
| 1998 | 3.3% | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 4.0% | +20.3% |
| 2000 | 6.8% | +71.4% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | -40.7% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | -16.7% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | -27.7% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | -74.1% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +13.8% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | +470.2% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 3.3% | -24.4% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | +67.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.1% | 12.3% | 152.9% | 6 |
| 1990s | 7.9% | 3.2% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5% | 0.6% | 6.8% | 10 |
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More financial sector data for Sudan
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0002 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0003 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 Sudan?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan was 5.5% in 2009, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 152.9% in 1984.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2004.
- How does Sudan rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Sudan ranks 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2009.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.