Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) was 3.39 trillion current LCU in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Myanmar, 2003–2019
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2019, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Myanmar stood at 3.39 trillion current LCU.
That represents a change of up 105.7% on the previous year and up 274.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Myanmar peaked at 3.71 trillion current LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 178.50 billion current LCU, in 2004.
Myanmar ranks 14th of 136 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 incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 205.90 billion current LCU | — |
| 2004 | 178.50 billion current LCU | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 181.60 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 906.20 billion current LCU | +399.0% |
| 2013 | 1.45 trillion current LCU | +59.8% |
| 2014 | 671.48 billion current LCU | -53.6% |
| 2015 | 3.71 trillion current LCU | +452.0% |
| 2016 | 2.47 trillion current LCU | -33.4% |
| 2017 | 1.28 trillion current LCU | -48.1% |
| 2018 | 1.65 trillion current LCU | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 3.39 trillion current LCU | +105.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.39 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47.21 billion current LCU, 71.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.39 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.15 billion current LCU, 1078.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 188.66 billion current LCU | 178.50 billion current LCU | 205.90 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.94 trillion current LCU | 671.48 billion current LCU | 3.71 trillion current LCU | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Myanmar?
- Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Myanmar was 3.39 trillion current LCU in 2019, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.71 trillion current LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 178.50 billion current LCU in 2004.
- How does Myanmar rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
- Myanmar ranks 14th out of 136 countries with data for 2019.
- Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.