Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in Dominica
Dominica: Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) was 8.37 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations) in Dominica, 1976–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Dominica is 8.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2008.
The figure is up 60.9% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Dominica peaked at 37.54 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -10.26 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places Dominica 133rd out of 178 countries with data for 2008, 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 Dominica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 12.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -10.26 % change on previous year | -179.7% |
| 1978 | 32.52 % change on previous year | -416.9% |
| 1979 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1980 | 35.43 % change on previous year | +387.4% |
| 1981 | 21.54 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 1982 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 1983 | 17.15 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1984 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1985 | 9.48 % change on previous year | +233.7% |
| 1986 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 1987 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -367.9% |
| 1988 | 37.54 % change on previous year | +335.1% |
| 1989 | 33.22 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1990 | 23.11 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1991 | 11.03 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1992 | 12.61 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1993 | 9.69 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1994 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1995 | 10.29 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1996 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1997 | 7.77 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 1998 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1999 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2000 | 8.17 % change on previous year | +241.8% |
| 2001 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -139.1% |
| 2002 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2003 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +106.8% |
| 2004 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -343.3% |
| 2005 | 6.03 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +85.2% |
| 2007 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 2008 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 8.37 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.22 % change on previous year, 39% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 8.37 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.62 % change on previous year, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.6 % change on previous year | -10.26 % change on previous year | 32.52 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 17.42 % change on previous year | -3.22 % change on previous year | 37.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.49 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 23.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.28 % change on previous year | -3.19 % change on previous year | 11.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 130 Thailand 8.78 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Gambia 8.72 % change on previous year compare
- 132 United Arab Emirates 8.45 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Sudan 8.09 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Aruba 8.08 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Germany 8.08 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Dominica
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.188 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.1373 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.188 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 private sector (depository corporations) in Dominica?
- Domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) in Dominica was 8.37 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 37.54 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.26 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Dominica rank for domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations)?
- Dominica ranks 133rd out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on private sector (depository corporations) rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Private Sector (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.