Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Malta
Malta: Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) was 82.95 million current LCU in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Malta, 1972–1994
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net incurrence of liabilities, total in Malta is 82.95 million current LCU, measured in 1994.
That represents a change of up 26.4% on the previous year and up 2,125.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Malta peaked at 144.31 million current LCU in 1990 and was at its lowest, -11.53 million current LCU, in 1986.
Malta ranks 112th of 136 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Malta, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.47 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 232,937 current LCU | -84.1% |
| 1974 | -6.27 million current LCU | -2790.0% |
| 1975 | 25.97 million current LCU | -514.5% |
| 1976 | 5.64 million current LCU | -78.3% |
| 1977 | -2.35 million current LCU | -141.7% |
| 1978 | 2.03 million current LCU | -186.1% |
| 1980 | 15.89 million current LCU | +683.9% |
| 1981 | 4.87 million current LCU | -69.4% |
| 1982 | 3.10 million current LCU | -36.4% |
| 1983 | 23.06 million current LCU | +644.4% |
| 1984 | 3.73 million current LCU | -83.8% |
| 1985 | -2.63 million current LCU | -170.6% |
| 1986 | -11.53 million current LCU | +338.1% |
| 1987 | 63.06 million current LCU | -646.9% |
| 1988 | 53.83 million current LCU | -14.6% |
| 1989 | 16.63 million current LCU | -69.1% |
| 1990 | 144.31 million current LCU | +767.7% |
| 1991 | 86.30 million current LCU | -40.2% |
| 1992 | 59.91 million current LCU | -30.6% |
| 1993 | 65.62 million current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 82.95 million current LCU | +26.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 82.95 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.91 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Malta's 82.95 million current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.20 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -2790.0% | 232,937 current LCU | -6.27 million current LCU |
| 1990 | +767.7% | 16.63 million current LCU | 144.31 million current LCU |
| 1980 | +683.9% | 2.03 million current LCU | 15.89 million current LCU |
| 1983 | +644.4% | 3.10 million current LCU | 23.06 million current LCU |
| 1987 | +646.9% | -11.53 million current LCU | 63.06 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.82 million current LCU | -6.27 million current LCU | 25.97 million current LCU | 7 |
| 1980s | 17.00 million current LCU | -11.53 million current LCU | 63.06 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.82 million current LCU | 59.91 million current LCU | 144.31 million current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 109 Tajikistan 637.67 million current LCU
- 110 Barbados 464.42 million current LCU
- 111 Lesotho 272.10 million current LCU compare
- 113 Cyprus 71.42 million current LCU compare
- 114 San Marino 69.31 million current LCU
- 115 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 65.99 million current LCU
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Malta?
- Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Malta was 82.95 million current LCU in 1994, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 144.31 million current LCU in 1990.
- What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.53 million current LCU in 1986.
- How does Malta rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
- Malta ranks 112th out of 136 countries with data for 1994.
- Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,125.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets. 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.