Claims on governments, etc. in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Claims on governments, etc. was 4.4% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments, etc. in Central African Republic, 1973–2007
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in annual growth as % of M2.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on governments, etc. in Central African Republic is 4.4%, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and up 287.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments, etc. in Central African Republic peaked at 21.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, -6.5%, in 1995.
Central African Republic ranks 18th of 47 countries on this measure, 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, etc. in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | annual growth as % of M2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | -1.6% | — |
| 1988 | -3.5% | +127.3% |
| 1989 | -3.0% | -14.9% |
| 1990 | -0.7% | -77.6% |
| 1991 | 21.8% | -3329.0% |
| 1992 | 1.3% | -94.1% |
| 1993 | 17.6% | +1268.9% |
| 1994 | 6.1% | -65.6% |
| 1995 | -6.5% | -206.9% |
| 1996 | -4.5% | -30.4% |
| 1997 | -2.4% | -47.6% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | -204.3% |
| 1999 | 4.8% | +96.6% |
| 2000 | 4.3% | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 13.6% | +215.6% |
| 2002 | -4.1% | -130.0% |
| 2003 | 2.6% | -162.5% |
| 2004 | 7.8% | +202.6% |
| 2005 | 11.0% | +41.7% |
| 2006 | 5.7% | -48.2% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 1980s | -2.7% | -3.5% | -1.6% | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | -6.5% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.7% | -4.1% | 13.6% | 8 |
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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, etc. in Central African Republic?
- Claims on governments, etc. in Central African Republic was 4.4% in 2007, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on governments, etc. recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 21.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest claims on governments, etc. recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.5% in 1995.
- How does Central African Republic rank for claims on governments, etc.?
- Central African Republic ranks 18th out of 47 countries with data for 2007.
- Is claims on governments, etc. rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.5%. 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, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2). 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. Money and quasi money (M2) comprise the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government.