Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 145.65 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
145.65
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
72nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
151.48
in 2018
All-time low
0.398
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Hong Kong, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Hong Kong is 145.65, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 179.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Hong Kong peaked at 151.48 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.398, in 1970.
Hong Kong ranks 72nd of 174 countries on this measure, 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.398 | — |
| 1971 | 0.576 | +44.7% |
| 1972 | 0.725 | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 1.1 | +52.4% |
| 1974 | 1.72 | +55.6% |
| 1975 | 1.68 | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 1.94 | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 3.03 | +56.0% |
| 1978 | 4.44 | +46.5% |
| 1979 | 6.07 | +36.6% |
| 1980 | 7.06 | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 8.75 | +24.0% |
| 1982 | 12.28 | +40.3% |
| 1983 | 12.94 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 11.83 | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 9.29 | -21.5% |
| 1986 | 9.29 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 11.74 | +26.5% |
| 1988 | 14.35 | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 19.03 | +32.6% |
| 1990 | 21.45 | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 22.76 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 25.13 | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 36.83 | +46.5% |
| 1994 | 44.41 | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 57.81 | +30.2% |
| 1996 | 71.51 | +23.7% |
| 1997 | 73.08 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 67.69 | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 72.6 | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 67.56 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 64.81 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 60.41 | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 58.19 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 56.63 | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 49.74 | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 42.55 | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 40.88 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 46.15 | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 52.05 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 72.12 | +38.6% |
| 2011 | 84.24 | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 97.82 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 107.87 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 121.56 | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 129.43 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 134.71 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 147.66 | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 151.48 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 145.65 | -3.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 145.65 is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.2, 6.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 145.65 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 949.31, 15% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.17 | 0.398 | 6.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.66 | 7.06 | 19.03 | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.33 | 21.45 | 73.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.9 | 40.88 | 67.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119.25 | 72.12 | 151.48 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 69 Brazil 149.84 compare
- 70 United Arab Emirates 148.55 compare
- 71 Turkey 148.23 compare
- 73 South Africa 137.31 compare
- 74 Afghanistan 114.82 compare
- 75 South Sudan 111.97 compare
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- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0.0002 units per person (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Capital stock, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency 1.63 units per square kilometre (2019)
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- Capital stock, General government, Constant prices, Purchasing power 0.2416 units per square kilometre (2019)
- Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices -3.85 % change on previous year (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Hong Kong?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Hong Kong was 145.65 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 151.48 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.398 in 1970.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Hong Kong ranks 72nd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 179.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.