Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Nigeria
Nigeria: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -86.22 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Nigeria, 1960–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded -86.22 % change on previous year for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in 2008.
That represents a change of down 1,190.4% on the previous year and down 142.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Nigeria peaked at 405.66 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -455.91 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Nigeria 156th out of 178 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the bottom 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 78.01 % change on previous year | +264.5% |
| 1962 | 115.87 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 1964 | 219.85 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1965 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1966 | 55.72 % change on previous year | -1587.0% |
| 1967 | 46.41 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 1968 | 72.41 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 1969 | 54.87 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1970 | 33.03 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 1971 | -20.05 % change on previous year | -160.7% |
| 1972 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 1973 | -21.42 % change on previous year | +691.6% |
| 1974 | -455.91 % change on previous year | +2028.7% |
| 1975 | 46.58 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 1976 | 162.84 % change on previous year | +249.6% |
| 1977 | 405.66 % change on previous year | +149.1% |
| 1978 | 27.87 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 1979 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1980 | 6.83 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 1981 | 77.96 % change on previous year | +1041.4% |
| 1982 | 63.97 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1983 | 49.84 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1984 | 15.17 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1985 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1986 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 12.38 % change on previous year | +327.2% |
| 1988 | 29.93 % change on previous year | +141.8% |
| 1989 | -26.85 % change on previous year | -189.7% |
| 1990 | 55.07 % change on previous year | -305.1% |
| 1991 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 1992 | 180.62 % change on previous year | +4270.0% |
| 1993 | 103.23 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1994 | 55.6 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1995 | -8.72 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 1996 | -58 % change on previous year | +565.4% |
| 1997 | -58.03 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 201.81 % change on previous year | -447.8% |
| 1999 | 26.37 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 2000 | -170.13 % change on previous year | -745.3% |
| 2001 | 101.69 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 2003 | 41.77 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2004 | -151.55 % change on previous year | -462.9% |
| 2005 | -207.42 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 2006 | -116.4 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2007 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 2008 | -86.22 % change on previous year | -1190.4% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's -86.22 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.83 % change on previous year. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's -86.22 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.6 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Nigeria 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 | +4270.0% | 4.13 % change on previous year | 180.62 % change on previous year |
| 1974 | -2028.7% | -21.42 % change on previous year | -455.91 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +1587.0% | -3.75 % change on previous year | 55.72 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -1190.4% | 7.91 % change on previous year | -86.22 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +1041.4% | 6.83 % change on previous year | 77.96 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 73.42 % change on previous year | -3.75 % change on previous year | 219.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.13 % change on previous year | -455.91 % change on previous year | 405.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.48 % change on previous year | -26.85 % change on previous year | 77.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.21 % change on previous year | -58.03 % change on previous year | 201.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -72.55 % change on previous year | -207.42 % change on previous year | 101.69 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 153 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -64.04 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Latvia -69.23 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Viet Nam -73.37 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Sweden -88.6 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Tajikistan -89.75 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Iraq -98.26 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Nigeria
- 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.01 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 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.7387 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 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.01 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 Nigeria?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Nigeria was -86.22 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 405.66 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -455.91 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Nigeria rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Nigeria ranks 156th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 142.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.