Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Portugal
Portugal: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -49.28 % change on previous year in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Portugal, 1954–1998
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 Portugal is -49.28 % change on previous year, measured in 1998.
That represents a change of down 51.8% on the previous year and down 542.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal peaked at 883.48 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -156.93 % change on previous year, in 1973.
That places Portugal 147th out of 178 countries with data for 1998, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 4.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 1957 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -384.7% |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1959 | 25.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 14.64 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1961 | 21.64 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1962 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 1963 | 20.39 % change on previous year | -327.8% |
| 1964 | 26.21 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1965 | 0.4792 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 1966 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -995.7% |
| 1967 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -194.8% |
| 1968 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 1969 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -148.1% |
| 1970 | 21.52 % change on previous year | +1651.8% |
| 1971 | -130.96 % change on previous year | -708.5% |
| 1972 | 143.44 % change on previous year | -209.5% |
| 1973 | -156.93 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 1974 | 883.48 % change on previous year | -663.0% |
| 1975 | 270.59 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1976 | 143.01 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1977 | 60.67 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1978 | 34.95 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1979 | 46.35 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1980 | -30.65 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 1981 | 82.37 % change on previous year | -368.8% |
| 1982 | 53.8 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1983 | 30.93 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1984 | 37.96 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1985 | 38.05 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 24.04 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1987 | 19.8 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1988 | 11.14 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1989 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -144.2% |
| 1990 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 1991 | 14.99 % change on previous year | +178.3% |
| 1992 | 13.53 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1994 | 17.36 % change on previous year | +177.2% |
| 1995 | -8.83 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 1996 | -5.24 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1997 | -32.45 % change on previous year | +519.3% |
| 1998 | -49.28 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's -49.28 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
- Portugal's -49.28 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -2.1 % change on previous year, 23.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +1651.8% | 1.23 % change on previous year | 21.52 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | -995.7% | 0.4792 % change on previous year | -4.29 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.2 % change on previous year | -5.3 % change on previous year | 25.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1960s | 7.29 % change on previous year | -8.95 % change on previous year | 26.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 131.61 % change on previous year | -156.93 % change on previous year | 883.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.25 % change on previous year | -30.65 % change on previous year | 82.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.25 % change on previous year | -49.28 % change on previous year | 17.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 144 Bosnia and Herzegovina -46.26 % change on previous year
- 145 Mauritania -46.42 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Norway -47.39 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Brunei Darussalam -51.5 % change on previous year
- 149 Belarus -52.32 % change on previous year
- 150 Algeria -58.42 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal was -49.28 % change on previous year in 1998, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 883.48 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -156.93 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Portugal rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Portugal ranks 147th out of 178 countries with data for 1998.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 542.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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
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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.