Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was -2.18 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
-2.18
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
100th
of 195 countries
All-time high
2.25
in 1998
All-time low
-12.04
in 2020
Years of data
40
1991–2030
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Saint Lucia, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Saint Lucia stood at -2.18.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Saint Lucia peaked at 2.25 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -12.04, in 2020.
That places Saint Lucia 100th out of 195 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -0.4295 | — |
| 1992 | -0.6625 | +54.2% |
| 1993 | -0.2566 | -61.3% |
| 1994 | -0.0183 | -92.9% |
| 1995 | -0.1339 | +632.0% |
| 1996 | -0.5761 | +330.4% |
| 1997 | -1.13 | +95.4% |
| 1998 | 2.25 | -299.6% |
| 1999 | 1.62 | -28.0% |
| 2000 | -1.16 | -171.6% |
| 2001 | -3.08 | +165.8% |
| 2002 | -3.1 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | -3.23 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | -2.63 | -18.8% |
| 2005 | -6.18 | +135.3% |
| 2006 | -5.07 | -18.0% |
| 2007 | -1.62 | -68.0% |
| 2008 | -0.7166 | -55.8% |
| 2009 | -2.67 | +272.0% |
| 2010 | -4.17 | +56.2% |
| 2011 | -5.38 | +29.0% |
| 2012 | -7.62 | +41.8% |
| 2013 | -4.84 | -36.5% |
| 2014 | -3.08 | -36.3% |
| 2015 | -2.35 | -23.7% |
| 2016 | -0.7906 | -66.4% |
| 2017 | -1.14 | +44.1% |
| 2018 | -1.03 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | -3.51 | +240.6% |
| 2020 | -12.04 | +243.1% |
| 2021 | -5.1 | -57.7% |
| 2022 | -1.67 | -67.2% |
| 2023 | -3.09 | +84.9% |
| 2024 | -2.13 | -31.2% |
| 2025 | -2.84 | +33.3% |
| 2026 | -2.68 | -5.6% |
| 2027 | -2.79 | +4.4% |
| 2028 | -2.62 | -6.4% |
| 2029 | -2.41 | -8.0% |
| 2030 | -2.18 | -9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0736 | -1.13 | 2.25 | 9 |
| 2000s | -2.94 | -6.18 | -0.7166 | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.39 | -7.62 | -0.7906 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.74 | -12.04 | -1.67 | 10 |
| 2030s | -2.18 | -2.18 | -2.18 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 97 Costa Rica -2.12 compare
- 98 Uruguay -2.15 compare
- 99 Colombia -2.17 compare
- 101 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -2.24 compare
- 102 Luxembourg -2.31 compare
- 103 Uzbekistan -2.33 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Saint Lucia?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Saint Lucia was -2.18 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 in 1998.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.04 in 2020.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Saint Lucia ranks 100th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October