Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Eritrea
Eritrea: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was 2.72 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Eritrea, 1993–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Eritrea is 2.72, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 48.0% on the previous year and up 112.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Eritrea peaked at 8.69 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -59.74, in 1999.
Eritrea ranks 12th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4.22 | — |
| 1994 | 8.69 | +105.8% |
| 1995 | -22.93 | -363.9% |
| 1996 | -18.4 | -19.8% |
| 1997 | -5.65 | -69.3% |
| 1998 | -40.35 | +614.4% |
| 1999 | -59.74 | +48.1% |
| 2000 | -25.41 | -57.5% |
| 2001 | -9.62 | -62.2% |
| 2002 | -13.29 | +38.2% |
| 2003 | 6.23 | -146.9% |
| 2004 | -7.65 | -222.7% |
| 2005 | -30.97 | +304.8% |
| 2006 | -15.48 | -50.0% |
| 2007 | -19.82 | +28.0% |
| 2008 | -37.98 | +91.6% |
| 2009 | -22.16 | -41.7% |
| 2010 | -16.52 | -25.5% |
| 2011 | -5.5 | -66.7% |
| 2012 | -5.21 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | -7.62 | +46.2% |
| 2014 | -0.1217 | -98.4% |
| 2015 | -2.77 | +2172.8% |
| 2016 | -1.44 | -48.1% |
| 2017 | -5.74 | +299.7% |
| 2018 | 5.22 | -191.1% |
| 2019 | 2.72 | -48.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -19.17 | -59.74 | 8.69 | 7 |
| 2000s | -17.61 | -37.98 | 6.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.7 | -16.52 | 5.22 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Eritrea?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Eritrea was 2.72 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 8.69 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -59.74 in 1999.
- How does Eritrea rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Eritrea ranks 12th out of 195 countries with data for 2019.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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