Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in India
India: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 19.65 units per US$ of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in India, 1960–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2021, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in India stood at 19.65 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in India peaked at 21.58 units per US$ of GDP in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.6404 units per US$ of GDP, in 1964.
That places India 25th out of 174 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
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 India, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.7143 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.7012 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1962 | 0.7232 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 0.6972 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1964 | 0.6404 units per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 0.6711 units per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 0.9697 units per US$ of GDP | +44.5% |
| 1967 | 0.9375 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 0.9206 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 0.8689 units per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1970 | 0.8549 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 0.9574 units per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 1.06 units per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 0.9996 units per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 1.09 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 1.09 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 1.06 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 1.07 units per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 1.27 units per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 1.5 units per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 1982 | 1.75 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1983 | 1.85 units per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 2.3 units per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 1985 | 2.58 units per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 2.91 units per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 3.08 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 3.42 units per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 3.99 units per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 4.37 units per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 6.19 units per US$ of GDP | +41.7% |
| 1992 | 6.18 units per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 7.44 units per US$ of GDP | +20.3% |
| 1994 | 6.9 units per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1995 | 6.71 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 7.4 units per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 7.86 units per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 9.04 units per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 9.58 units per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 10.4 units per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 11.61 units per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 12.21 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 11.39 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 9.95 units per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 8.45 units per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 7.99 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 6.53 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 8.96 units per US$ of GDP | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 10.99 units per US$ of GDP | +22.6% |
| 2010 | 10.41 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 11.89 units per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 13.74 units per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 15.41 units per US$ of GDP | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 14.66 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 15.51 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 16.92 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 14.96 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 15.45 units per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 17.03 units per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 21.58 units per US$ of GDP | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 19.65 units per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 19.65 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0682 units per US$ of GDP, 288.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- India's 19.65 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for South Asia, which is 8.67 units per US$ of GDP, 2.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7844 units per US$ of GDP | 0.6404 units per US$ of GDP | 0.9697 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.04 units per US$ of GDP | 0.8549 units per US$ of GDP | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.47 units per US$ of GDP | 1.27 units per US$ of GDP | 3.99 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.17 units per US$ of GDP | 4.37 units per US$ of GDP | 9.58 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.85 units per US$ of GDP | 6.53 units per US$ of GDP | 12.21 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.6 units per US$ of GDP | 10.41 units per US$ of GDP | 17.03 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.61 units per US$ of GDP | 19.65 units per US$ of GDP | 21.58 units per US$ of GDP | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
More financial sector data for India
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in India?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in India was 19.65 units per US$ of GDP in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 21.58 units per US$ of GDP in 2020.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6404 units per US$ of GDP in 1964.
- How does India rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- India ranks 25th out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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 unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.