Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Benin
Benin: Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) was 43.90 billion current LCU in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector, flow in Benin, 1966–2004
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for claims on private sector, flow in Benin is 43.90 billion current LCU, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector, flow in Benin peaked at 53.40 billion current LCU in 1999 and was at its lowest, -16.00 billion current LCU, in 1984.
That places Benin 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2004, 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 private sector, flow (current LCU) in Benin, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -260.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1967 | 310.00 million current LCU | -219.2% |
| 1968 | 570.00 million current LCU | +83.9% |
| 1969 | 1.42 billion current LCU | +149.1% |
| 1970 | 840.00 million current LCU | -40.8% |
| 1971 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 1972 | 1.86 billion current LCU | +63.2% |
| 1973 | 2.30 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1974 | 3.80 billion current LCU | +65.2% |
| 1975 | 15.90 billion current LCU | +318.4% |
| 1976 | -300.00 million current LCU | -101.9% |
| 1977 | 5.50 billion current LCU | -1933.3% |
| 1978 | 7.50 billion current LCU | +36.4% |
| 1979 | 18.40 billion current LCU | +145.3% |
| 1980 | 21.50 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 2.00 billion current LCU | -90.7% |
| 1982 | 39.00 billion current LCU | +1850.0% |
| 1983 | 7.00 billion current LCU | -82.1% |
| 1984 | -16.00 billion current LCU | -328.6% |
| 1985 | 28.00 billion current LCU | -275.0% |
| 1986 | -12.00 billion current LCU | -142.9% |
| 1987 | -8.00 billion current LCU | -33.3% |
| 1988 | 13.00 billion current LCU | -262.5% |
| 1996 | 21.20 billion current LCU | +63.1% |
| 1997 | 6.60 billion current LCU | -68.9% |
| 1998 | 29.20 billion current LCU | +342.4% |
| 1999 | 53.40 billion current LCU | +82.9% |
| 2000 | 39.40 billion current LCU | -26.2% |
| 2001 | -499.99 million current LCU | -101.3% |
| 2002 | 31.10 billion current LCU | -6320.1% |
| 2003 | 38.20 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 43.90 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 43.90 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53 billion current LCU, 2.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Benin's 43.90 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.49 billion current LCU, 2.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +6320.1% | -499.99 million current LCU | 31.10 billion current LCU |
| 1977 | +1933.3% | -300.00 million current LCU | 5.50 billion current LCU |
| 1982 | +1850.0% | 2.00 billion current LCU | 39.00 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 510.00 million current LCU | -260.00 million current LCU | 1.42 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.69 billion current LCU | -300.00 million current LCU | 18.40 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.28 billion current LCU | -16.00 billion current LCU | 39.00 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 27.60 billion current LCU | 6.60 billion current LCU | 53.40 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 30.42 billion current LCU | -499.99 million current LCU | 43.90 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 15 Rwanda 112.59 billion current LCU compare
- 16 South Africa 108.33 billion current LCU compare
- 17 Cameroon 50.80 billion current LCU compare
- 19 Burundi 37.70 billion current LCU compare
- 20 Equatorial Guinea 35.62 billion current LCU compare
- 21 Mauritania 32.03 billion current LCU compare
More financial sector data for Benin
- 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.7 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.24 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 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is claims on private sector, flow in Benin?
- Claims on private sector, flow in Benin was 43.90 billion current LCU in 2004, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 53.40 billion current LCU in 1999.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.00 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Benin rank for claims on private sector, flow?
- Benin ranks 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2004.
- Is claims on private sector, flow rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in domestic credit to the private sector covers changes in claims on private non-financial corporations, households, and non-profit institutions. Data; Annual flow, local currencies.