Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was -13.05 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-13.05 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 348.4%
World rank
145th
of 174 countries
All-time high
193.19 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-19.45 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, 1971–2019

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates is -13.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 348.4% on the previous year and down 176.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 193.19 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -19.45 % change on previous year, in 1993.

United Arab Emirates ranks 145th of 174 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, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1971 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 46.26 % change on previous year
1972 53.09 % change on previous year +14.8%
1973 22.87 % change on previous year -56.9%
1974 94.28 % change on previous year +312.3%
1975 193.19 % change on previous year +104.9%
1976 37.53 % change on previous year -80.6%
1977 36.79 % change on previous year -2.0%
1978 13.63 % change on previous year -62.9%
1979 10.33 % change on previous year -24.2%
1980 6.02 % change on previous year -41.7%
1981 1.62 % change on previous year -73.1%
1982 3.39 % change on previous year +109.8%
1983 -0.0472 % change on previous year -101.4%
1984 -8.04 % change on previous year +16928.4%
1985 -16.02 % change on previous year +99.3%
1986 -4.44 % change on previous year -72.3%
1987 -13.12 % change on previous year +195.5%
1988 2.93 % change on previous year -122.4%
1989 7.05 % change on previous year +140.3%
1990 7.72 % change on previous year +9.4%
1991 7.04 % change on previous year -8.8%
1992 15.5 % change on previous year +120.2%
1993 -19.45 % change on previous year -225.5%
1994 41.08 % change on previous year -311.2%
1995 -1.17 % change on previous year -102.8%
1996 18.65 % change on previous year -1693.4%
1997 12.52 % change on previous year -32.9%
1998 15.17 % change on previous year +21.2%
1999 -7.52 % change on previous year -149.6%
2000 -9.81 % change on previous year +30.4%
2001 13.86 % change on previous year -241.3%
2002 5.94 % change on previous year -57.1%
2003 13 % change on previous year +118.8%
2004 10.41 % change on previous year -20.0%
2005 7.35 % change on previous year -29.4%
2006 17.08 % change on previous year +132.5%
2007 19.3 % change on previous year +13.0%
2008 54.61 % change on previous year +182.9%
2009 17.1 % change on previous year -68.7%
2010 -12.49 % change on previous year -173.0%
2011 5.05 % change on previous year -140.4%
2012 3.58 % change on previous year -29.1%
2013 4.04 % change on previous year +12.9%
2014 12.82 % change on previous year +217.3%
2015 8.02 % change on previous year -37.5%
2016 2.88 % change on previous year -64.1%
2017 8.19 % change on previous year +184.6%
2018 5.26 % change on previous year -35.8%
2019 -13.05 % change on previous year -348.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 56.44 % change on previous year 10.33 % change on previous year 193.19 % change on previous year 9
1980s -2.06 % change on previous year -16.02 % change on previous year 7.05 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.95 % change on previous year -19.45 % change on previous year 41.08 % change on previous year 10
2000s 14.88 % change on previous year -9.81 % change on previous year 54.61 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.43 % change on previous year -13.05 % change on previous year 12.82 % change on previous year 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in United Arab Emirates was -13.05 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 193.19 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -19.45 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
United Arab Emirates ranks 145th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 176.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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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.