Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU) was -1.65 billion current LCU in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Net acquisition of financial assets in Tunisia, 1990–2012
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded -1.65 billion current LCU for net acquisition of financial assets in 2012.
The figure is down 41.2% on the previous year and down 578.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net acquisition of financial assets in Tunisia peaked at 658.10 million current LCU in 2001 and was at its lowest, -1.68 billion current LCU, in 2006.
That places Tunisia 108th out of 134 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 239.20 million current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 59.50 million current LCU | -75.1% |
| 1992 | 162.50 million current LCU | +173.1% |
| 1993 | 168.40 million current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 277.90 million current LCU | +65.0% |
| 1995 | 229.60 million current LCU | -17.4% |
| 1996 | 373.10 million current LCU | +62.5% |
| 1997 | 233.50 million current LCU | -37.4% |
| 1998 | 129.00 million current LCU | -44.8% |
| 1999 | -162.80 million current LCU | -226.2% |
| 2000 | -597.60 million current LCU | +267.1% |
| 2001 | 658.10 million current LCU | -210.1% |
| 2002 | -242.90 million current LCU | -136.9% |
| 2003 | 265.70 million current LCU | -209.4% |
| 2004 | -443.00 million current LCU | -266.7% |
| 2005 | -939.10 million current LCU | +112.0% |
| 2006 | -1.68 billion current LCU | +79.3% |
| 2007 | -1.29 billion current LCU | -23.1% |
| 2008 | -832.80 million current LCU | -35.7% |
| 2009 | -739.30 million current LCU | -11.2% |
| 2010 | -724.90 million current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2011 | -1.17 billion current LCU | +61.0% |
| 2012 | -1.65 billion current LCU | +41.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's -1.65 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.08 billion current LCU. (34 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's -1.65 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.64 billion current LCU. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 170.99 million current LCU | -162.80 million current LCU | 373.10 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -584.93 million current LCU | -1.68 billion current LCU | 658.10 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.18 billion current LCU | -1.65 billion current LCU | -724.90 million current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 105 Jordan -156.25 million current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net acquisition of financial assets in Tunisia?
- Net acquisition of financial assets in Tunisia was -1.65 billion current LCU in 2012, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net acquisition of financial assets recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 658.10 million current LCU in 2001.
- What is the lowest net acquisition of financial assets recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.68 billion current LCU in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for net acquisition of financial assets?
- Tunisia ranks 108th out of 134 countries with data for 2012.
- Is net acquisition of financial assets rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 578.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net acquisition of financial assets (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net acquisition of government financial assets includes domestic and foreign financial claims, SDRs, and gold bullion held by monetary authorities as a reserve asset. The net acquisition of financial assets should be offset by the net incurrence of liabilities. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.