Gross domestic savings in Eritrea
Eritrea: Gross domestic savings was -7.87 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Eritrea, 1992–2011
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded -7.87 billion current LCU for gross domestic savings in 2011.
That represents a change of up 29.2% on the previous year and down 509.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Eritrea peaked at -562.40 million current LCU in 1992 and was at its lowest, -11.12 billion current LCU, in 2010.
That places Eritrea 172nd out of 187 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.22 billion current LCU | -1.81 billion current LCU | -562.40 million current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.97 billion current LCU | -5.16 billion current LCU | -1.29 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -9.50 billion current LCU | -11.12 billion current LCU | -7.87 billion current LCU | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Eritrea
- Exports of goods and services 575.7% (2011)
- Gross national expenditure 43.63 billion current LCU (2011)
- Industry (including construction), value added 21.8% (2009)
- Gross national expenditure 137.4% (2011)
- Exports of goods and services 374.90 million current US$ (2011)
- Exports of goods and services 5.76 billion current LCU (2011)
- Industry (including construction), value added -0.2% (2009)
- Gross fixed capital formation 260.73 million current US$ (2011)
- Industry (including construction), value added 6.23 billion current LCU (2009)
- Gross national expenditure 2.84 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Eritrea?
- Gross domestic savings in Eritrea was -7.87 billion current LCU in 2011, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was -562.40 million current LCU in 1992.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.12 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Eritrea rank for gross domestic savings?
- Eritrea ranks 172nd out of 187 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 509.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). 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.