Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in China

China: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 7.85 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
7.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
74th
of 174 countries
All-time high
56.36 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-8.78 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in China, 1971–2019

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

Analysis

China recorded 7.85 % change on previous year for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 69.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in China peaked at 56.36 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -8.78 % change on previous year, in 1989.

That places China 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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, Current prices in China, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate in China, 1971 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 10.92 % change on previous year
1972 2.97 % change on previous year -72.8%
1973 6.48 % change on previous year +118.2%
1974 12.2 % change on previous year +88.1%
1975 17.57 % change on previous year +44.0%
1976 -1.71 % change on previous year -109.7%
1977 5.33 % change on previous year -411.6%
1978 18.08 % change on previous year +239.2%
1979 7.71 % change on previous year -57.4%
1980 12.71 % change on previous year +64.8%
1981 2.68 % change on previous year -78.9%
1982 12.78 % change on previous year +376.5%
1983 11.81 % change on previous year -7.7%
1984 25.79 % change on previous year +118.5%
1985 29.74 % change on previous year +15.3%
1986 17.34 % change on previous year -41.7%
1987 15.57 % change on previous year -10.2%
1988 25.95 % change on previous year +66.6%
1989 -8.78 % change on previous year -133.8%
1990 4.14 % change on previous year -147.1%
1991 26.52 % change on previous year +540.9%
1992 56.36 % change on previous year +112.5%
1993 50.25 % change on previous year -10.8%
1994 22.7 % change on previous year -54.8%
1995 15.95 % change on previous year -29.7%
1996 10.96 % change on previous year -31.3%
1997 8.2 % change on previous year -25.1%
1998 14.72 % change on previous year +79.4%
1999 3.96 % change on previous year -73.1%
2000 6.28 % change on previous year +58.3%
2001 8.62 % change on previous year +37.4%
2002 8.07 % change on previous year -6.4%
2003 16.3 % change on previous year +101.9%
2004 14.5 % change on previous year -11.1%
2005 7.58 % change on previous year -47.7%
2006 4.96 % change on previous year -34.5%
2007 11.85 % change on previous year +138.9%
2008 19.52 % change on previous year +64.8%
2009 26.12 % change on previous year +33.8%
2010 12.51 % change on previous year -52.1%
2011 -0.3821 % change on previous year -103.1%
2012 6.25 % change on previous year -1735.4%
2013 7.55 % change on previous year +20.8%
2014 4.25 % change on previous year -43.7%
2015 2.75 % change on previous year -35.3%
2016 12.98 % change on previous year +372.5%
2017 14.36 % change on previous year +10.6%
2018 8.07 % change on previous year -43.8%
2019 7.85 % change on previous year -2.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.84 % change on previous year -1.71 % change on previous year 18.08 % change on previous year 9
1980s 14.56 % change on previous year -8.78 % change on previous year 29.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s 21.37 % change on previous year 3.96 % change on previous year 56.36 % change on previous year 10
2000s 12.38 % change on previous year 4.96 % change on previous year 26.12 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.62 % change on previous year -0.3821 % change on previous year 14.36 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near China

  1. 71 Antigua and Barbuda 9.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 72 Slovenia 8.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 73 Australia 8.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 75 Philippines 7.62 % change on previous year compare
  5. 76 Sudan 7.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 77 Indonesia 7.51 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in China?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in China was 7.85 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 56.36 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -8.78 % change on previous year in 1989.
How does China rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
China ranks 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 69.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
174 places, 7,734 data points, 1961–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.