Claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan

Sudan: Claims on governments and other public entities was 5.5% in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
5.5%
Change on year
up 67.5%
World rank
21st
of 48 countries
All-time high
152.9%
in 1984
All-time low
0.6%
in 2004
Years of data
26
1984–2009

Claims on governments and other public entities in Sudan, 1984–2009

0501001501984199620091984: 152.9 % of GDP1985: 15.4 % of GDP1986: 16.2 % of GDP1987: 12.3 % of GDP1988: 18.1 % of GDP1989: 19.8 % of GDP1990: 19.2 % of GDP1991: 16.5 % of GDP1992: 11.9 % of GDP1993: 8.8 % of GDP1994: 4.4 % of GDP1995: 3.3 % of GDP1996: 4.4 % of GDP1997: 3.2 % of GDP1998: 3.3 % of GDP1999: 4 % of GDP2000: 6.8 % of GDP2001: 4 % of GDP2002: 3.4 % of GDP2003: 2.4 % of GDP2004: 0.627 % of GDP2005: 0.713 % of GDP2006: 4.1 % of GDP2007: 4.3 % of GDP2008: 3.3 % of GDP2009: 5.5 % of GDP

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

Annual values for Claims on governments and other public entities (% of GDP) in Sudan, 1984 to 2009.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 18 Ghana 5.9% compare
  2. 19 Gambia 5.6% compare
  3. 20 Zambia 5.6% compare
  4. 22 Senegal 5.1% compare
  5. 23 Tanzania, United Republic of 4.5% compare
  6. 24 Côte d'Ivoire 4.2% compare

See the full ranking of 48 places →

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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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Indicator
Claims on governments and other public entities (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
"International Monetary Fund. "
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
48 places, 1,421 data points, 1960–2011
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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.