Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Eritrea
Eritrea: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was 4.48 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Eritrea, 1993–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Eritrea is 4.48, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.8% on the previous year and up 125.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Eritrea peaked at 10.32 in 2003 and was at its lowest, -57.22, in 1999.
That places Eritrea 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4.27 | — |
| 1994 | 8.85 | +107.2% |
| 1995 | -22.31 | -352.2% |
| 1996 | -17.35 | -22.2% |
| 1997 | -4.36 | -74.9% |
| 1998 | -38.89 | +791.2% |
| 1999 | -57.22 | +47.1% |
| 2000 | -22.08 | -61.4% |
| 2001 | -5.57 | -74.8% |
| 2002 | -8.83 | +58.4% |
| 2003 | 10.32 | -216.9% |
| 2004 | -3.64 | -135.3% |
| 2005 | -26.93 | +639.2% |
| 2006 | -11.31 | -58.0% |
| 2007 | -15.72 | +39.0% |
| 2008 | -32.42 | +106.3% |
| 2009 | -17.61 | -45.7% |
| 2010 | -12.33 | -30.0% |
| 2011 | -2.07 | -83.3% |
| 2012 | -1.94 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | -5.65 | +190.6% |
| 2014 | 1.47 | -126.1% |
| 2015 | -0.7787 | -152.8% |
| 2016 | 0.73 | -193.7% |
| 2017 | -3.63 | -596.7% |
| 2018 | 6.66 | -283.7% |
| 2019 | 4.48 | -32.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -18.15 | -57.22 | 8.85 | 7 |
| 2000s | -13.38 | -32.42 | 10.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.3 | -12.33 | 6.66 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Eritrea?
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Eritrea was 4.48 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 10.32 in 2003.
- What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -57.22 in 1999.
- How does Eritrea rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Eritrea ranks 5th out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
- Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.4%. 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 Primary 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