Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -144.33 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Sao Tome and Principe, 1996–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded -144.33 % change on previous year for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in 2008.
The figure is down 225.8% on the previous year and down 311.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 254.27 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -875.73 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 169th of 178 countries on this measure, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 137.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -178.45 % change on previous year | -230.2% |
| 1998 | 68.34 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 1999 | -82.91 % change on previous year | -221.3% |
| 2000 | -106.89 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2001 | 27.67 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2002 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2003 | 254.27 % change on previous year | +9593.9% |
| 2004 | 79.08 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2005 | -875.73 % change on previous year | -1207.4% |
| 2006 | 53.14 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 2007 | -44.3 % change on previous year | -183.4% |
| 2008 | -144.33 % change on previous year | +225.8% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's -144.33 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.83 % change on previous year. (43 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's -144.33 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +9593.9% | 2.62 % change on previous year | 254.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -13.98 % change on previous year | -178.45 % change on previous year | 137.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -83.83 % change on previous year | -875.73 % change on previous year | 254.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 166 Republic of Moldova -132.65 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Georgia -136.66 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Paraguay -137.71 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Chile -147.55 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Papua New Guinea -148.29 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Suriname -148.35 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Sao Tome and Principe
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Sao Tome and Principe was -144.33 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 254.27 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -875.73 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 169th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 311.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.
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- 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.