Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Colombia
Colombia: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 269,276 units per person in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Colombia, 1960–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Colombia stood at 269,276 units per person.
That represents a change of up 29.3% on the previous year and up 865.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Colombia peaked at 541,081 units per person in 2005 and was at its lowest, -21,138 units per person, in 1996.
Colombia ranks 12th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Colombia, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72.21 units per person | — |
| 1961 | 82.88 units per person | +14.8% |
| 1962 | 148.74 units per person | +79.5% |
| 1963 | 160.28 units per person | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 196.91 units per person | +22.9% |
| 1965 | 272.77 units per person | +38.5% |
| 1966 | 251.41 units per person | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 299.13 units per person | +19.0% |
| 1968 | 293.07 units per person | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 294.01 units per person | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 286.81 units per person | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 369.62 units per person | +28.9% |
| 1972 | 385.98 units per person | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 422.3 units per person | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 578.97 units per person | +37.1% |
| 1975 | 722.09 units per person | +24.7% |
| 1976 | 697.23 units per person | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 800.87 units per person | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 848.57 units per person | +6.0% |
| 1979 | -26.73 units per person | -103.1% |
| 1980 | 142.04 units per person | -631.4% |
| 1981 | 423.42 units per person | +198.1% |
| 1982 | 2,427 units per person | +473.1% |
| 1983 | 4,665 units per person | +92.2% |
| 1984 | 10,685 units per person | +129.1% |
| 1985 | 10,913 units per person | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 10,833 units per person | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 18,562 units per person | +71.3% |
| 1990 | 2,901 units per person | -84.4% |
| 1991 | -4,734 units per person | -263.2% |
| 1992 | -8,489 units per person | +79.3% |
| 1993 | -8,397 units per person | -1.1% |
| 1994 | -11,120 units per person | +32.4% |
| 1995 | -18,592 units per person | +67.2% |
| 1996 | -21,138 units per person | +13.7% |
| 1997 | -18,439 units per person | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 27,902 units per person | -251.3% |
| 1999 | 92,227 units per person | +230.5% |
| 2000 | 171,098 units per person | +85.5% |
| 2001 | 376,325 units per person | +119.9% |
| 2002 | 142,025 units per person | -62.3% |
| 2003 | 357,353 units per person | +151.6% |
| 2004 | 402,063 units per person | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 541,081 units per person | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 357,801 units per person | -33.9% |
| 2007 | 208,256 units per person | -41.8% |
| 2008 | 269,276 units per person | +29.3% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 269,276 units per person is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 577.07 units per person, 466.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 269,276 units per person is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,278 units per person, 210.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Colombia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +631.4% | -26.73 units per person | 142.04 units per person |
| 1982 | +473.1% | 423.42 units per person | 2,427 units per person |
| 1991 | -263.2% | 2,901 units per person | -4,734 units per person |
| 1998 | +251.3% | -18,439 units per person | 27,902 units per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 207.14 units per person | 72.21 units per person | 299.13 units per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 508.57 units per person | -26.73 units per person | 848.57 units per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,331 units per person | 142.04 units per person | 18,562 units per person | 8 |
| 1990s | 3,212 units per person | -21,138 units per person | 92,227 units per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 313,920 units per person | 142,025 units per person | 541,081 units per person | 9 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More financial sector data for Colombia
- 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 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 12.68 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 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.26 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 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 12.68 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Colombia?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Colombia was 269,276 units per person in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 541,081 units per person in 2005.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -21,138 units per person in 1996.
- How does Colombia rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Colombia ranks 12th out of 176 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 865.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.