Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Belgium
Belgium: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -3.81 % change on previous year in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Belgium, 1951–1997
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Belgium is -3.81 % change on previous year, measured in 1997.
That represents a change of down 330.3% on the previous year and down 720.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Belgium peaked at 125.85 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -5.23 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Belgium ranks 105th of 178 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 8.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1953 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1954 | 0.3382 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1955 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +896.6% |
| 1956 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1957 | 29.99 % change on previous year | +1522.9% |
| 1958 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1959 | 5.5 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1960 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1961 | 8.39 % change on previous year | +181.6% |
| 1962 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1963 | 14.01 % change on previous year | +854.2% |
| 1964 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1965 | 7.02 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 1966 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1967 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1968 | 12.01 % change on previous year | +280.3% |
| 1969 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1970 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1971 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 1972 | 13.94 % change on previous year | +187.6% |
| 1973 | 16.86 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1974 | 9.65 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1975 | 9.95 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 14.94 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 1977 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1978 | 10.77 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 1979 | 13.93 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 1980 | 31.34 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 1981 | 22.22 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1982 | 19.97 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 21.33 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 8.99 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1985 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 9.41 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1987 | 0.614 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 1988 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +286.9% |
| 1989 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1990 | 5.15 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 1991 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 1992 | 125.85 % change on previous year | -2505.1% |
| 1993 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1994 | 11.52 % change on previous year | +138.5% |
| 1995 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1996 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 1997 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -330.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
- Belgium's -3.81 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -2.1 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Belgium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +2505.1% | -5.23 % change on previous year | 125.85 % change on previous year |
| 1957 | +1522.9% | 1.85 % change on previous year | 29.99 % change on previous year |
| 1955 | +896.6% | 0.3382 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year |
| 1963 | +854.2% | 1.47 % change on previous year | 14.01 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.01 % change on previous year | 0.3382 % change on previous year | 29.99 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 6.55 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 14.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.68 % change on previous year | 4.21 % change on previous year | 16.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.05 % change on previous year | 0.614 % change on previous year | 31.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.04 % change on previous year | -5.23 % change on previous year | 125.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 102 Ireland -2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Côte d'Ivoire -3.04 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Belize -3.21 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Austria -4.15 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Tanzania, United Republic of -4.73 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -5.29 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Belgium
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 141.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Belgium?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Belgium was -3.81 % change on previous year in 1997, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 125.85 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.23 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Belgium rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Belgium ranks 105th out of 178 countries with data for 1997.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 720.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
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
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.