Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Bahamas
Bahamas: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 2.36 billion in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2.36 billion
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
94th
of 178 countries
All-time high
2.53 billion
in 2016
All-time low
900,000
in 1969
Years of data
49
1969–2017
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Bahamas, 1969–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Bahamas is 2.36 billion, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 175.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Bahamas peaked at 2.53 billion in 2016 and was at its lowest, 900,000, in 1969.
That places Bahamas 94th out of 178 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Bahamas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 900,000 | — |
| 1970 | 17.80 million | +1877.8% |
| 1971 | 150.50 million | +745.5% |
| 1972 | 23.60 million | -84.3% |
| 1973 | 21.60 million | -8.5% |
| 1974 | 58.70 million | +171.8% |
| 1975 | 62.30 million | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 88.90 million | +42.7% |
| 1977 | 86.90 million | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 99.60 million | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 85.50 million | -14.2% |
| 1980 | 72.30 million | -15.4% |
| 1981 | 90.60 million | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 101.70 million | +12.3% |
| 1983 | 146.70 million | +44.2% |
| 1984 | 128.00 million | -12.7% |
| 1985 | 118.80 million | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 77.60 million | -34.7% |
| 1987 | 133.10 million | +71.5% |
| 1988 | 190.10 million | +42.8% |
| 1989 | 227.20 million | +19.5% |
| 1990 | 262.70 million | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 299.20 million | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 325.80 million | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 411.60 million | +26.3% |
| 1994 | 389.60 million | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 400.90 million | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 399.30 million | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 415.50 million | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 450.00 million | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 480.90 million | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 501.20 million | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 616.50 million | +23.0% |
| 2002 | 645.90 million | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 484.70 million | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 459.50 million | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 623.50 million | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 666.30 million | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 857.30 million | +28.7% |
| 2008 | 916.60 million | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 996.80 million | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 1.40 billion | +40.3% |
| 2011 | 1.43 billion | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.57 billion | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 1.93 billion | +22.8% |
| 2014 | 2.00 billion | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 2.18 billion | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 2.53 billion | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 2.36 billion | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 900,000 | 900,000 | 900,000 | 1 |
| 1970s | 69.54 million | 17.80 million | 150.50 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.61 million | 72.30 million | 227.20 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 383.55 million | 262.70 million | 480.90 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 676.83 million | 459.50 million | 996.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.92 billion | 1.40 billion | 2.53 billion | 8 |
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- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 65.53 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 47.85 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 65.53 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 Bahamas?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Bahamas was 2.36 billion in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 billion in 2016.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 900,000 in 1969.
- How does Bahamas rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Bahamas ranks 94th out of 178 countries with data for 2017.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Non-standard dataset provides discontinued, vintage country-reported financial data that are not harmonized and use country-specific terms.