Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent in Uruguay
Uruguay: Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent was 3.1 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
3.1
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
116th
of 173 countries
All-time high
18.86
in 1980
All-time low
2.87
in 1990
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Uruguay, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Uruguay stood at 3.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Uruguay peaked at 18.86 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 2.87, in 1990.
Uruguay ranks 116th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government … General Percent in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.3 | — |
| 1961 | 5.42 | +2.3% |
| 1962 | 5.66 | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 5.98 | +5.6% |
| 1964 | 6.06 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 6.35 | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 6.36 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 6.8 | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 6.99 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 7.81 | +11.8% |
| 1970 | 9.06 | +15.9% |
| 1971 | 8.51 | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 5.62 | -33.9% |
| 1973 | 4.35 | -22.7% |
| 1974 | 5.71 | +31.2% |
| 1975 | 9.84 | +72.4% |
| 1976 | 13.74 | +39.6% |
| 1977 | 14.39 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 16.24 | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 18.36 | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 18.86 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 17.13 | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 15.62 | -8.8% |
| 1983 | 6.46 | -58.6% |
| 1984 | 5.54 | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 3.86 | -30.2% |
| 1986 | 4.09 | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 4.58 | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 4.61 | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 5 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 2.87 | -42.6% |
| 1991 | 4.02 | +40.1% |
| 1992 | 3.88 | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 5.1 | +31.4% |
| 1994 | 5.43 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 4.25 | -21.7% |
| 1996 | 3.99 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 3.74 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 3.96 | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 3.95 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 3.99 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 3.83 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 3.05 | -20.4% |
| 2003 | 3.23 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 3.18 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 3.44 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 3.95 | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 4.59 | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 4.74 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 4.4 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 3.65 | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 3.81 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 4.21 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 4.92 | +16.9% |
| 2015 | 4.51 | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 3.9 | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | -17.8% |
| 2018 | 3.07 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 3.1 | +1.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 3.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.62, 86% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 3.1 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.38, 92% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.27 | 5.3 | 7.81 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.58 | 4.35 | 18.36 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.58 | 3.86 | 18.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.12 | 2.87 | 5.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.72 | 3.05 | 4.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.88 | 3.07 | 4.92 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Uruguay?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Uruguay was 3.1 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 18.86 in 1980.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.87 in 1990.
- How does Uruguay rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
- Uruguay ranks 116th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.