Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 0.171 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2024
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 0.171 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 0.3312 units per US$ of GDP in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP, in 2007.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 87th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1059 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.1011 units per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1962 | 0.1557 units per US$ of GDP | +54.0% |
| 1963 | 0.1513 units per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 0.1489 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 0.1485 units per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 0.1457 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 0.1682 units per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1968 | 0.196 units per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 1969 | 0.11 units per US$ of GDP | -43.9% |
| 1970 | 0.1756 units per US$ of GDP | +59.6% |
| 1971 | 0.1633 units per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1972 | 0.1505 units per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1973 | 0.1546 units per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 0.1594 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 0.168 units per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 0.1744 units per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 0.1385 units per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1978 | 0.1185 units per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0942 units per US$ of GDP | -20.5% |
| 1980 | 0.0835 units per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 1981 | 0.023 units per US$ of GDP | -72.4% |
| 1982 | 0.0279 units per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0276 units per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 0.0244 units per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0348 units per US$ of GDP | +42.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0215 units per US$ of GDP | -38.3% |
| 1987 | 0.0159 units per US$ of GDP | -25.8% |
| 1988 | 0.009 units per US$ of GDP | -43.7% |
| 1989 | 0.018 units per US$ of GDP | +101.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0237 units per US$ of GDP | +31.5% |
| 1991 | 0.0208 units per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 0.0148 units per US$ of GDP | -28.8% |
| 1993 | 0.0166 units per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0354 units per US$ of GDP | +112.8% |
| 1995 | 0.0311 units per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0314 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 0.0244 units per US$ of GDP | -22.5% |
| 1998 | 0.0152 units per US$ of GDP | -37.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0165 units per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP | -80.2% |
| 2001 | 0.007 units per US$ of GDP | +115.2% |
| 2002 | 0.0126 units per US$ of GDP | +79.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP | -42.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0096 units per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 2005 | 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 0.001 units per US$ of GDP | -87.8% |
| 2007 | -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | -268.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP | -190.4% |
| 2009 | 0.0843 units per US$ of GDP | +5321.5% |
| 2010 | 0.1116 units per US$ of GDP | +32.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1433 units per US$ of GDP | +28.4% |
| 2012 | 0.175 units per US$ of GDP | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 0.1725 units per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 0.173 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 0.179 units per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 0.2257 units per US$ of GDP | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2226 units per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.2007 units per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2115 units per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3312 units per US$ of GDP | +56.6% |
| 2021 | 0.3089 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 0.2275 units per US$ of GDP | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 0.1999 units per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 0.171 units per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.171 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.171 units per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.171 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0361 units per US$ of GDP, 4.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +5321.5% | 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0843 units per US$ of GDP |
| 2007 | -268.9% | 0.001 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP |
| 2008 | +190.4% | -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1431 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1011 units per US$ of GDP | 0.196 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1497 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0942 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1756 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0286 units per US$ of GDP | 0.009 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0835 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.023 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0148 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0354 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0133 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0843 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1815 units per US$ of GDP | 0.1116 units per US$ of GDP | 0.2257 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2477 units per US$ of GDP | 0.171 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3312 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 84 Bahamas 0.1897 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Finland 0.188 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 United Arab Emirates 0.1759 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Canada 0.1644 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Grenada 0.1488 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.1437 units per US$ of GDP compare
More financial sector data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % 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 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % 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 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % 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 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 0.171 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3312 units per US$ of GDP in 2020.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0017 units per US$ of GDP in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 87th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.