Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) was 3.63 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Claims on private sector, flow in Central African Republic, 1987–2007
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 3.63 billion current LCU for claims on private sector, flow in 2007.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.2% on the previous year and up 291.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on private sector, flow in Central African Republic peaked at 7.55 billion current LCU in 1989 and was at its lowest, -15.07 billion current LCU, in 1991.
That places Central African Republic 36th out of 50 countries with data for 2007, 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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -2.51 billion current LCU | — |
| 1988 | -1.50 billion current LCU | -40.2% |
| 1989 | 7.55 billion current LCU | -603.3% |
| 1990 | -3.91 billion current LCU | -151.8% |
| 1991 | -15.07 billion current LCU | +285.4% |
| 1992 | 321.00 million current LCU | -102.1% |
| 1993 | -919.00 million current LCU | -386.3% |
| 1994 | 2.77 billion current LCU | -401.1% |
| 1995 | 4.46 billion current LCU | +61.2% |
| 1996 | 86.00 million current LCU | -98.1% |
| 1997 | 929.00 million current LCU | +980.2% |
| 1998 | 3.83 billion current LCU | +311.8% |
| 1999 | -1.85 billion current LCU | -148.4% |
| 2000 | 4.77 billion current LCU | -357.7% |
| 2001 | 3.60 billion current LCU | -24.5% |
| 2002 | 6.80 billion current LCU | +88.8% |
| 2003 | -343.00 million current LCU | -105.0% |
| 2004 | 7.45 billion current LCU | -2271.4% |
| 2005 | 36.00 million current LCU | -99.5% |
| 2006 | 2.79 billion current LCU | +7650.0% |
| 2007 | 3.63 billion current LCU | +30.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 3.63 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.53 billion current LCU, 20% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 3.63 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.10 billion current LCU, 28% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on private sector, flow (current LCU) in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +7650.0% | 36.00 million current LCU | 2.79 billion current LCU |
| 2004 | +2271.4% | -343.00 million current LCU | 7.45 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.18 billion current LCU | -2.51 billion current LCU | 7.55 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | -936.10 million current LCU | -15.07 billion current LCU | 4.46 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.59 billion current LCU | -343.00 million current LCU | 7.45 billion current LCU | 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 private sector, flow in Central African Republic?
- Claims on private sector, flow in Central African Republic was 3.63 billion current LCU in 2007, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 7.55 billion current LCU in 1989.
- What is the lowest claims on private sector, flow recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.07 billion current LCU in 1991.
- How does Central African Republic rank for claims on private sector, flow?
- Central African Republic ranks 36th out of 50 countries with data for 2007.
- Is claims on private sector, flow rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 291.1%. 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 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.