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

Benin: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was -20.92 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-20.92 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 87.4%
World rank
153rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
70.57 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-49.64 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
59
1961–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Benin, 1961–2019

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Benin stood at -20.92 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 87.4% on the previous year and down 130.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Benin peaked at 70.57 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -49.64 % change on previous year, in 1983.

That places Benin 153rd out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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 Benin, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate in Benin, 1961 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 4 % change on previous year
1962 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1963 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1964 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1965 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1966 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1967 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1968 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1969 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1970 -2.73 % change on previous year -168.3%
1971 3.22 % change on previous year -218.0%
1972 33.62 % change on previous year +942.7%
1973 -11.05 % change on previous year -132.9%
1974 7.43 % change on previous year -167.2%
1975 -2.54 % change on previous year -134.2%
1976 -20.42 % change on previous year +702.9%
1977 -2.65 % change on previous year -87.0%
1978 -9.54 % change on previous year +260.4%
1979 57.15 % change on previous year -698.9%
1980 7.58 % change on previous year -86.7%
1981 -7.98 % change on previous year -205.3%
1982 34.74 % change on previous year -535.4%
1983 -49.64 % change on previous year -242.9%
1984 -13.09 % change on previous year -73.6%
1985 -36.25 % change on previous year +176.9%
1986 25.44 % change on previous year -170.2%
1987 22.05 % change on previous year -13.3%
1988 -19.28 % change on previous year -187.4%
1989 0.0326 % change on previous year -100.2%
1990 -14.04 % change on previous year -43126.1%
1991 0.7271 % change on previous year -105.2%
1992 5.21 % change on previous year +617.0%
1993 -4.03 % change on previous year -177.3%
1994 17.32 % change on previous year -529.7%
1995 20.97 % change on previous year +21.1%
1996 -5.41 % change on previous year -125.8%
1997 2.78 % change on previous year -151.3%
1998 -8.75 % change on previous year -415.1%
1999 -25.19 % change on previous year +188.0%
2000 27.34 % change on previous year -208.5%
2001 16.39 % change on previous year -40.0%
2002 -11.37 % change on previous year -169.4%
2003 15.35 % change on previous year -235.0%
2004 -6.89 % change on previous year -144.9%
2005 4.02 % change on previous year -158.2%
2006 -22.87 % change on previous year -669.6%
2007 70.57 % change on previous year -408.6%
2008 -13 % change on previous year -118.4%
2009 69.3 % change on previous year -633.0%
2010 -41.47 % change on previous year -159.8%
2011 24.53 % change on previous year -159.1%
2012 0.3993 % change on previous year -98.4%
2013 41.88 % change on previous year +10387.4%
2014 -20.9 % change on previous year -149.9%
2015 56.33 % change on previous year -369.5%
2016 -20.34 % change on previous year -136.1%
2017 64.33 % change on previous year -416.3%
2018 -11.17 % change on previous year -117.4%
2019 -20.92 % change on previous year +87.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 9
1970s 5.25 % change on previous year -20.42 % change on previous year 57.15 % change on previous year 10
1980s -3.64 % change on previous year -49.64 % change on previous year 34.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.04 % change on previous year -25.19 % change on previous year 20.97 % change on previous year 10
2000s 14.88 % change on previous year -22.87 % change on previous year 70.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.27 % change on previous year -41.47 % change on previous year 64.33 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 150 Macau, China -19.39 % change on previous year compare
  2. 151 Cape Verde -19.43 % change on previous year compare
  3. 152 Nepal -19.54 % change on previous year compare
  4. 154 Afghanistan -21.04 % change on previous year compare
  5. 155 Angola -22.24 % change on previous year compare
  6. 156 Central African Republic -22.27 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Benin?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Benin was -20.92 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 70.57 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was -49.64 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Benin rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
Benin ranks 153rd out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is down 130.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?
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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
173 places, 10,115 data points, 1961–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.