Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was 8.89 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
8.89
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
13th
of 173 countries
All-time high
9.99
in 2013
All-time low
1.68
in 1997
Years of data
60
1960–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Ethiopia, 1960–2019

246810196019892019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Ethiopia is 8.89, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 39.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Ethiopia peaked at 9.99 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.68, in 1997.

That places Ethiopia 13th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Ethiopia, 1960 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1960 3.4
1961 3.39 -0.2%
1962 3.41 +0.5%
1963 3.41 +0.2%
1964 3.44 +0.7%
1965 3.37 -2.1%
1966 3.34 -0.8%
1967 3.27 -2.1%
1968 3.24 -1.0%
1969 3.27 +1.0%
1970 3.49 +6.6%
1971 3.58 +2.6%
1972 3.84 +7.2%
1973 3.44 -10.2%
1974 3.05 -11.4%
1975 3.33 +9.2%
1976 2.72 -18.4%
1977 2.68 -1.5%
1978 2.52 -5.9%
1979 2.87 +13.9%
1980 3.29 +14.6%
1981 3.37 +2.2%
1982 3.82 +13.5%
1983 3.65 -4.5%
1984 4.73 +29.7%
1985 3.76 -20.6%
1986 4.02 +7.1%
1987 4.22 +4.9%
1988 3.51 -16.8%
1989 6.46 +83.8%
1990 3.72 -42.4%
1991 3 -19.4%
1992 2.06 -31.3%
1993 2.22 +7.6%
1994 3.59 +61.7%
1995 1.83 -49.0%
1996 2.94 +60.9%
1997 1.68 -42.9%
1998 2.2 +31.2%
1999 1.99 -9.7%
2000 3.01 +51.0%
2001 3.86 +28.6%
2002 3.72 -3.7%
2003 3.79 +1.7%
2004 5.29 +39.7%
2005 4.98 -5.8%
2006 5.5 +10.5%
2007 5.26 -4.4%
2008 5.54 +5.4%
2009 6.39 +15.2%
2010 7.73 +21.0%
2011 8.09 +4.7%
2012 9.81 +21.2%
2013 9.99 +1.9%
2014 9.78 -2.1%
2015 9.73 -0.5%
2016 9.91 +1.8%
2017 8.73 -11.8%
2018 8.24 -5.7%
2019 8.89 +7.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.35 3.24 3.44 10
1970s 3.15 2.52 3.84 10
1980s 4.08 3.29 6.46 10
1990s 2.52 1.68 3.72 10
2000s 4.74 3.01 6.39 10
2010s 9.09 7.73 9.99 10

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 10 Lesotho 10.6 compare
  2. 11 Saudi Arabia 10.24 compare
  3. 12 Algeria 9.19 compare
  4. 14 Niger 8.29 compare
  5. 15 Afghanistan 8.12 compare
  6. 16 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.1 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Ethiopia?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Ethiopia was 8.89 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 9.99 in 2013.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.68 in 1997.
How does Ethiopia rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
Ethiopia ranks 13th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
173 places, 9,224 data points, 1960–2019
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