Gross fixed capital formation … General square kilometre Purchasing in India
India: Gross fixed capital formation … General square kilometre Purchasing was 0.0002 units per square kilometre in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in India, 1961–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
India recorded 0.0002 units per square kilometre for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in 2019.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in India peaked at 0.0002 units per square kilometre in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 units per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places India 35th out of 170 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation … General square kilometre Purchasing in India, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 0 units per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 0 units per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 1972 | 0 units per square kilometre | +18.0% |
| 1973 | 0 units per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 1974 | 0 units per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 0 units per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 0 units per square kilometre | +44.5% |
| 1977 | 0 units per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 0 units per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 0 units per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 0 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 0 units per square kilometre | +27.8% |
| 1982 | 0 units per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1983 | 0 units per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 0 units per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 0 units per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1987 | 0 units per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 0 units per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 0 units per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 0 units per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 0 units per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 0 units per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 0 units per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 0 units per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 0 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 0 units per square kilometre | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 0 units per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 0 units per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 0 units per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 0 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0002 units per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 0.0002 units per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0002 units per square kilometre | -4.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 0.0002 units per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per square kilometre, 10.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- India's 0.0002 units per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.0002 units per square kilometre, 95% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | 0 units per square kilometre | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | 0.0002 units per square kilometre | 10 |
Countries ranked near India
- 32 Poland 0.0002 units per square kilometre compare
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- 36 Malaysia 0.0002 units per square kilometre compare
- 37 Slovenia 0.0002 units per square kilometre compare
- 38 Ireland 0.0002 units per square kilometre compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in India?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in India was 0.0002 units per square kilometre in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0002 units per square kilometre in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does India rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
- India ranks 35th out of 170 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017 divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017 ÷ Land area (sq. km)
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- Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices International Monetary Fund
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017 divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.