Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU) was -408.40 million current LCU in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Netherlands, 1973–1994
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1994, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Netherlands stood at -408.40 million current LCU. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 106.8% on the previous year and down 103.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Netherlands peaked at 13.75 billion current LCU in 1983 and was at its lowest, -408.40 million current LCU, in 1994.
Netherlands ranks 133rd 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 603.53 million current LCU | — |
| 1974 | 957.48 million current LCU | +58.6% |
| 1975 | 2.55 billion current LCU | +166.8% |
| 1976 | 3.35 billion current LCU | +31.1% |
| 1977 | 3.64 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 4.07 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1979 | 4.84 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 7.77 billion current LCU | +60.7% |
| 1981 | 10.05 billion current LCU | +29.3% |
| 1982 | 12.93 billion current LCU | +28.7% |
| 1983 | 13.75 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 13.51 billion current LCU | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 11.89 billion current LCU | -12.0% |
| 1986 | 5.30 billion current LCU | -55.4% |
| 1987 | 5.74 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 10.63 billion current LCU | +85.3% |
| 1989 | 9.06 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 1990 | 10.05 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 9.46 billion current LCU | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 8.84 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 6.02 billion current LCU | -31.9% |
| 1994 | -408.40 million current LCU | -106.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's -408.40 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.91 billion current LCU. (41 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's -408.40 million current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.60 billion current LCU. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.86 billion current LCU | 603.53 million current LCU | 4.84 billion current LCU | 7 |
| 1980s | 10.06 billion current LCU | 5.30 billion current LCU | 13.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.79 billion current LCU | -408.40 million current LCU | 10.05 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 130 Seychelles -112.03 million current LCU compare
- 131 Luxembourg -187.28 million current LCU compare
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- 135 Angola -778.29 billion current LCU
- 136 Iraq -1.02 trillion current LCU
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Netherlands?
- Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Netherlands was -408.40 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 13.75 billion current LCU in 1983.
- What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was -408.40 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Netherlands rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
- Netherlands ranks 133rd out of 136 countries with data for 1994.
- Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 103.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.