Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in France
France: Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) was 4.69 units per US$ of GDP in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in France, 1960–1997
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in France is 4.69 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 1997.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in France peaked at 6.66 units per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.003 units per US$ of GDP, in 1977.
That places France 98th out of 174 countries with data for 1997, 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 Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in France, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.9992 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 1.09 units per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 1962 | 1.17 units per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 1.18 units per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 1.19 units per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 1.24 units per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 1.31 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1967 | 1.43 units per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 1.6 units per US$ of GDP | +12.1% |
| 1969 | 1.68 units per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 1.84 units per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 1.95 units per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 1.96 units per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 1.79 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 1.95 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 1.76 units per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 1976 | 2.08 units per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 0.003 units per US$ of GDP | -99.9% |
| 1978 | 3.24 units per US$ of GDP | +109528.3% |
| 1979 | 3.04 units per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 3.04 units per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 3.91 units per US$ of GDP | +28.9% |
| 1982 | 4.74 units per US$ of GDP | +21.1% |
| 1983 | 5.54 units per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 1984 | 6.47 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 6.66 units per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 5.3 units per US$ of GDP | -20.4% |
| 1987 | 4.91 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 5.02 units per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 5.61 units per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 5.06 units per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 5.29 units per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 4.99 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 5.11 units per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 4.76 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 4.23 units per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 4.17 units per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 4.69 units per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4.69 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.69 units per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- France's 4.69 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.66 units per US$ of GDP, 70% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +109528.3% | 0.003 units per US$ of GDP | 3.24 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1977 | -99.9% | 2.08 units per US$ of GDP | 0.003 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.29 units per US$ of GDP | 0.9992 units per US$ of GDP | 1.68 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.96 units per US$ of GDP | 0.003 units per US$ of GDP | 3.24 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.12 units per US$ of GDP | 3.04 units per US$ of GDP | 6.66 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.79 units per US$ of GDP | 4.17 units per US$ of GDP | 5.29 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % 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 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % 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 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in France?
- Domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in France was 4.69 units per US$ of GDP in 1997, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 6.66 units per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.003 units per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- How does France rank for domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations)?
- France ranks 98th out of 174 countries with data for 1997.
- Is domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector International Monetary Fund
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.