Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Portugal
Portugal: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 996.05 billion in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1998)
996.05 billion
Change on year
down 49.3%
World rank
27th
of 178 countries
All-time high
3.36 trillion
in 1994
All-time low
-4.65 billion
in 1971
Years of data
46
1953–1998
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Portugal, 1953–1998
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal is 996.05 billion, measured in 1998.
The figure is down 49.3% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal peaked at 3.36 trillion in 1994 and was at its lowest, -4.65 billion, in 1971.
That places Portugal 27th out of 178 countries with data for 1998, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4.90 billion | — |
| 1954 | 5.13 billion | +4.7% |
| 1955 | 5.37 billion | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 5.47 billion | +1.9% |
| 1957 | 5.18 billion | -5.3% |
| 1958 | 5.18 billion | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 6.49 billion | +25.3% |
| 1960 | 7.44 billion | +14.6% |
| 1961 | 9.05 billion | +21.6% |
| 1962 | 8.24 billion | -9.0% |
| 1963 | 9.92 billion | +20.4% |
| 1964 | 12.52 billion | +26.2% |
| 1965 | 12.58 billion | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 12.04 billion | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 12.53 billion | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 12.21 billion | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 12.36 billion | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 15.02 billion | +21.5% |
| 1971 | -4.65 billion | -131.0% |
| 1972 | 2.02 billion | -143.4% |
| 1973 | -1.15 billion | -156.9% |
| 1974 | 9.01 billion | -883.5% |
| 1975 | 33.39 billion | +270.6% |
| 1976 | 81.14 billion | +143.0% |
| 1977 | 130.37 billion | +60.7% |
| 1978 | 175.93 billion | +34.9% |
| 1979 | 257.47 billion | +46.4% |
| 1980 | 178.56 billion | -30.6% |
| 1981 | 325.64 billion | +82.4% |
| 1982 | 500.85 billion | +53.8% |
| 1983 | 655.75 billion | +30.9% |
| 1984 | 904.65 billion | +38.0% |
| 1985 | 1.25 trillion | +38.1% |
| 1986 | 1.55 trillion | +24.0% |
| 1987 | 1.86 trillion | +19.8% |
| 1988 | 2.06 trillion | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 1.96 trillion | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 2.07 trillion | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 2.38 trillion | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 2.70 trillion | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 2.87 trillion | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 3.36 trillion | +17.4% |
| 1995 | 3.07 trillion | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 2.91 trillion | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 1.96 trillion | -32.5% |
| 1998 | 996.05 billion | -49.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.39 billion | 4.90 billion | 6.49 billion | 7 |
| 1960s | 10.89 billion | 7.44 billion | 12.58 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 69.86 billion | -4.65 billion | 257.47 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.12 trillion | 178.56 billion | 2.06 trillion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 trillion | 996.05 billion | 3.36 trillion | 9 |
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More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Portugal was 996.05 billion in 1998, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.36 trillion in 1994.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.65 billion in 1971.
- How does Portugal rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 178 countries with data for 1998.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.