Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Ireland
Ireland: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 2.80 billion in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1998)
2.80 billion
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
92nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
3.50 billion
in 1995
All-time low
-52.40 million
in 1950
Years of data
49
1950–1998
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Ireland, 1950–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 1998, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Ireland stood at 2.80 billion.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Ireland peaked at 3.50 billion in 1995 and was at its lowest, -52.40 million, in 1950.
Ireland ranks 92nd of 178 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -52.40 million | — |
| 1951 | -39.40 million | -24.8% |
| 1952 | -32.20 million | -18.3% |
| 1953 | -30.50 million | -5.3% |
| 1954 | -25.20 million | -17.4% |
| 1955 | -4.80 million | -81.0% |
| 1956 | 7.50 million | -256.2% |
| 1957 | 9.70 million | +29.3% |
| 1958 | -400,000 | -104.1% |
| 1959 | -8.90 million | +2125.0% |
| 1960 | -8.50 million | -4.5% |
| 1961 | -1.60 million | -81.2% |
| 1962 | 4.70 million | -393.8% |
| 1963 | 15.20 million | +223.4% |
| 1964 | 17.00 million | +11.8% |
| 1965 | 62.80 million | +269.4% |
| 1966 | 70.40 million | +12.1% |
| 1967 | 75.12 million | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 120.00 million | +59.7% |
| 1969 | 154.92 million | +29.1% |
| 1970 | 164.10 million | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 173.66 million | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 204.03 million | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 318.52 million | +56.1% |
| 1974 | 433.92 million | +36.2% |
| 1975 | 503.77 million | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 426.60 million | -15.3% |
| 1977 | 502.47 million | +17.8% |
| 1978 | 668.90 million | +33.1% |
| 1979 | 908.38 million | +35.8% |
| 1980 | 1.09 billion | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 1.16 billion | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 2.01 billion | +73.1% |
| 1983 | 2.29 billion | +13.9% |
| 1984 | 2.97 billion | +29.8% |
| 1985 | 3.15 billion | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 3.12 billion | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 2.95 billion | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 2.48 billion | -15.9% |
| 1989 | 1.94 billion | -21.8% |
| 1990 | 2.16 billion | +11.8% |
| 1991 | 1.77 billion | -18.1% |
| 1992 | 2.86 billion | +61.3% |
| 1993 | 1.97 billion | -31.3% |
| 1994 | 2.64 billion | +34.2% |
| 1995 | 3.50 billion | +32.5% |
| 1996 | 2.75 billion | -21.2% |
| 1997 | 2.86 billion | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 2.80 billion | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -17.66 million | -52.40 million | 9.70 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 51.00 million | -8.50 million | 154.92 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 430.44 million | 164.10 million | 908.38 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.31 billion | 1.09 billion | 3.15 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.59 billion | 1.77 billion | 3.50 billion | 9 |
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- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Ireland?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Ireland was 2.80 billion in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.50 billion in 1995.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.40 million in 1950.
- How does Ireland rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Ireland ranks 92nd out of 178 countries with data for 1998.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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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.