Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Spain
Spain: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 29.54 units per US$ of GDP in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Spain, 1960–1998
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Spain is 29.54 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 1998.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Spain peaked at 53.9 units per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 7.56 units per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
That places Spain 20th out of 174 countries with data for 1998, 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.48 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 10.99 units per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1962 | 9.06 units per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 1963 | 8.01 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1964 | 8.34 units per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 8.45 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 9.11 units per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 9.74 units per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 11.57 units per US$ of GDP | +18.8% |
| 1969 | 11.52 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 10.89 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1971 | 10.4 units per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 9.74 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 8.1 units per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 1974 | 7.56 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 7.86 units per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 9.27 units per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 9.38 units per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 10.31 units per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 10.09 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 12.11 units per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
| 1981 | 19.67 units per US$ of GDP | +62.5% |
| 1982 | 27.07 units per US$ of GDP | +37.6% |
| 1983 | 30.32 units per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 43.52 units per US$ of GDP | +43.5% |
| 1985 | 53.9 units per US$ of GDP | +23.8% |
| 1986 | 44.14 units per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1987 | 38.25 units per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1988 | 31.97 units per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1989 | 28.76 units per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 25.97 units per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 22.86 units per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 21.38 units per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 24.47 units per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 35.97 units per US$ of GDP | +47.0% |
| 1995 | 33.75 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 33.22 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 34.15 units per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 29.54 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 29.54 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.171 units per US$ of GDP, 172.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Spain's 29.54 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0361 units per US$ of GDP, 819.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.93 units per US$ of GDP | 8.01 units per US$ of GDP | 12.48 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.36 units per US$ of GDP | 7.56 units per US$ of GDP | 10.89 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.97 units per US$ of GDP | 12.11 units per US$ of GDP | 53.9 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.03 units per US$ of GDP | 21.38 units per US$ of GDP | 35.97 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More financial sector data for Spain
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.52 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Spain?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Spain was 29.54 units per US$ of GDP in 1998, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 53.9 units per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.56 units per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does Spain rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Spain ranks 20th out of 174 countries with data for 1998.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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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.