Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 121.5 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Saint Lucia, 1976–2008
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 Saint Lucia is 121.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 53.5% on the previous year and up 304.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Saint Lucia peaked at 261.02 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -174.49 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Saint Lucia 14th out of 178 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -14.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1978 | -23.84 % change on previous year | +1205.6% |
| 1979 | 68.37 % change on previous year | -386.8% |
| 1980 | -18.74 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 1981 | -8.75 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 1982 | 17.77 % change on previous year | -303.1% |
| 1983 | 30.07 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 1984 | 82.47 % change on previous year | +174.3% |
| 1985 | 20.9 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1986 | 13.19 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1987 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 1988 | -37.41 % change on previous year | -3787.6% |
| 1989 | -8.37 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1990 | -38.36 % change on previous year | +358.4% |
| 1991 | -13.35 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1992 | -174.49 % change on previous year | +1207.3% |
| 1993 | 12.86 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 1994 | -31.86 % change on previous year | -347.8% |
| 1995 | -14.39 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1996 | 25.74 % change on previous year | -278.9% |
| 1997 | -56.27 % change on previous year | -318.6% |
| 1998 | -59.54 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1999 | -57.63 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2000 | -33.7 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2001 | -29.2 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 13.21 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 2003 | -7.94 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 2004 | -26.6 % change on previous year | +234.9% |
| 2005 | 39.25 % change on previous year | -247.5% |
| 2006 | 65.89 % change on previous year | +67.9% |
| 2007 | 261.02 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 2008 | 121.5 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 121.5 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.13 % change on previous year, 29.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 121.5 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.16 % change on previous year, 23.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Saint Lucia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | -3787.6% | 1.01 % change on previous year | -37.41 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | -1205.6% | -1.83 % change on previous year | -23.84 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | -1207.3% | -13.35 % change on previous year | -174.49 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.03 % change on previous year | -23.84 % change on previous year | 68.37 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 9.21 % change on previous year | -37.41 % change on previous year | 82.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -40.73 % change on previous year | -174.49 % change on previous year | 25.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.83 % change on previous year | -33.7 % change on previous year | 261.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 11 Lithuania 140.37 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Malawi 140.26 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Romania 137.41 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Finland 106.74 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Libya 89.66 % change on previous year compare
- 17 New Zealand 85.18 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Saint Lucia
- 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 11.64 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 8.5 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 11.64 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 Saint Lucia?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Saint Lucia was 121.5 % 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 261.02 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was -174.49 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Saint Lucia ranks 14th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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.