Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official in Jamaica
Jamaica: Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official was 4.52 million in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official in Jamaica, 1961–2008
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Jamaica stood at 4.52 million.
That represents a change of up 430.8% on the previous year and up 430.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Jamaica peaked at 10.09 million in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
That places Jamaica 68th out of 106 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 State and Local Government or Official in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 114,000 | — |
| 1974 | 1.45 million | +1172.8% |
| 1975 | 3.20 million | +120.3% |
| 1976 | 2.51 million | -21.4% |
| 1977 | 3.25 million | +29.4% |
| 1978 | 3.07 million | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 10.09 million | +228.4% |
| 1980 | 5.72 million | -43.3% |
| 1981 | 1.82 million | -68.1% |
| 1982 | 7.07 million | +288.0% |
| 1983 | 5.94 million | -16.0% |
| 1984 | 4.85 million | -18.4% |
| 1985 | 3.79 million | -21.9% |
| 1986 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 30,000 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 178,000 | — |
| 1994 | 6.25 million | +3409.6% |
| 1995 | 6.00 million | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 2.34 million | -61.0% |
| 1997 | 3.32 million | +42.1% |
| 1998 | 851,000 | -74.4% |
| 1999 | 158,000 | -81.4% |
| 2000 | 137,000 | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 416,000 | +203.6% |
| 2002 | 3,000 | -99.3% |
| 2003 | 2.75 million | +91533.3% |
| 2004 | 3.75 million | +36.2% |
| 2005 | 4.62 million | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 1.21 million | -73.8% |
| 2007 | 851,000 | -29.7% |
| 2008 | 4.52 million | +430.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.37 million | 0 | 10.09 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.92 million | 0 | 7.07 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.91 million | 0 | 6.25 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.03 million | 3,000 | 4.62 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More financial sector data for Jamaica
- 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.64 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 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.2 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 state and local government or official in Jamaica?
- Domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official in Jamaica was 4.52 million in 2008, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 10.09 million in 1979.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does Jamaica rank for domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official?
- Jamaica ranks 68th out of 106 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on state and local government or official rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 430.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on State and Local Government or Official Entities (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.