Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was -47.55 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-47.55 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 155.7%
World rank
170th
of 173 countries
All-time high
277.2 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-52.83 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
59
1961–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe, 1961–2019

-1000100200300196119902019

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe is -47.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 155.7% on the previous year and down 117.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 277.2 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -52.83 % change on previous year, in 2008.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 170th of 173 countries on this measure, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 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 14.01 % change on previous year +250.2%
1971 10.7 % change on previous year -23.7%
1972 -5.59 % change on previous year -152.3%
1973 -20.77 % change on previous year +271.5%
1974 9.7 % change on previous year -146.7%
1975 35.65 % change on previous year +267.3%
1976 18.25 % change on previous year -48.8%
1977 124.34 % change on previous year +581.4%
1978 -43.56 % change on previous year -135.0%
1979 49.69 % change on previous year -214.1%
1980 24.58 % change on previous year -50.5%
1981 -10.25 % change on previous year -141.7%
1982 3.04 % change on previous year -129.6%
1983 -3.86 % change on previous year -227.2%
1984 -6.13 % change on previous year +58.6%
1985 0.5176 % change on previous year -108.4%
1986 -11.88 % change on previous year -2394.5%
1987 -7.03 % change on previous year -40.8%
1988 43.26 % change on previous year -715.2%
1989 39.92 % change on previous year -7.7%
1990 9.58 % change on previous year -76.0%
1991 26.27 % change on previous year +174.1%
1992 5.46 % change on previous year -79.2%
1993 -7.45 % change on previous year -236.3%
1994 20.36 % change on previous year -373.4%
1995 67.01 % change on previous year +229.1%
1996 -16.3 % change on previous year -124.3%
1997 -11.61 % change on previous year -28.8%
1998 -25.33 % change on previous year +118.1%
1999 14.45 % change on previous year -157.0%
2000 -7.71 % change on previous year -153.4%
2001 77.91 % change on previous year -1110.1%
2002 -41.85 % change on previous year -153.7%
2003 22.34 % change on previous year -153.4%
2004 1.78 % change on previous year -92.0%
2005 -11.79 % change on previous year -762.4%
2006 -33.49 % change on previous year +184.1%
2007 40.85 % change on previous year -222.0%
2008 -52.83 % change on previous year -229.3%
2009 277.2 % change on previous year -624.7%
2010 -18.96 % change on previous year -106.8%
2011 10.51 % change on previous year -155.5%
2012 -8.43 % change on previous year -180.2%
2013 -52.54 % change on previous year +523.2%
2014 4.62 % change on previous year -108.8%
2015 34.76 % change on previous year +652.5%
2016 -2.89 % change on previous year -108.3%
2017 -18.33 % change on previous year +533.9%
2018 -18.6 % change on previous year +1.5%
2019 -47.55 % change on previous year +155.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 9
1970s 19.24 % change on previous year -43.56 % change on previous year 124.34 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.22 % change on previous year -11.88 % change on previous year 43.26 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.24 % change on previous year -25.33 % change on previous year 67.01 % change on previous year 10
2000s 27.24 % change on previous year -52.83 % change on previous year 277.2 % change on previous year 10
2010s -11.74 % change on previous year -52.54 % change on previous year 34.76 % change on previous year 10

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  4. 171 Iran, Islamic Republic of -48.03 % change on previous year compare
  5. 172 Haiti -50.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 173 Zimbabwe -67.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Sao Tome and Principe was -47.55 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 277.2 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -52.83 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 170th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 117.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
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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)
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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.