Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in France

France: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 1.59 trillion in 1997. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1997)
1.59 trillion
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
22nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.59 trillion
in 1997
All-time low
13.90 billion
in 1950
Years of data
48
1950–1997

Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in France, 1950–1997

0500.0B1.0T1.5T195019731997

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

France recorded 1.59 trillion for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in 1997. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 199.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in France peaked at 1.59 trillion in 1997 and was at its lowest, 13.90 billion, in 1950.

That places France 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the top 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in France, 1950 to 1997.
Year Value Change
1950 13.90 billion
1951 15.74 billion +13.2%
1952 17.99 billion +14.3%
1953 20.59 billion +14.5%
1954 22.19 billion +7.8%
1955 22.25 billion +0.3%
1956 24.12 billion +8.4%
1957 30.66 billion +27.1%
1958 31.06 billion +1.3%
1959 33.40 billion +7.5%
1960 36.03 billion +7.9%
1961 38.29 billion +6.3%
1962 42.28 billion +10.4%
1963 47.28 billion +11.8%
1964 47.79 billion +1.1%
1965 49.82 billion +4.2%
1966 51.27 billion +2.9%
1967 55.47 billion +8.2%
1968 59.51 billion +7.3%
1969 67.18 billion +12.9%
1970 63.98 billion -4.8%
1971 67.13 billion +4.9%
1972 66.46 billion -1.0%
1973 56.10 billion -15.6%
1974 67.61 billion +20.5%
1975 104.08 billion +53.9%
1976 120.28 billion +15.6%
1977 121.33 billion +0.9%
1978 206.52 billion +70.2%
1979 237.07 billion +14.8%
1980 233.36 billion -1.6%
1981 292.29 billion +25.3%
1982 368.84 billion +26.2%
1983 449.61 billion +21.9%
1984 507.57 billion +12.9%
1985 593.81 billion +17.0%
1986 627.57 billion +5.7%
1987 528.90 billion -15.7%
1988 566.80 billion +7.2%
1989 528.90 billion -6.7%
1990 547.10 billion +3.4%
1991 523.30 billion -4.4%
1992 550.20 billion +5.1%
1993 625.90 billion +13.8%
1994 967.60 billion +54.6%
1995 1.15 trillion +19.0%
1996 1.45 trillion +25.7%
1997 1.59 trillion +9.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 23.19 billion 13.90 billion 33.40 billion 10
1960s 49.49 billion 36.03 billion 67.18 billion 10
1970s 111.06 billion 56.10 billion 237.07 billion 10
1980s 469.76 billion 233.36 billion 627.57 billion 10
1990s 924.86 billion 523.30 billion 1.59 trillion 8

Countries ranked near France

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Frequently asked questions

What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in France?
Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in France was 1.59 trillion in 1997, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 1.59 trillion in 1997.
What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 13.90 billion in 1950.
How does France rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
France ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 1997.
Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 199.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
181 places, 7,486 data points, 1950–2024
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