Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Nepal
Nepal: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 215.65 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Nepal, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 215.65 for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in 2019.
The figure is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 805.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Nepal peaked at 254.07 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.181, in 1970.
That places Nepal 61st 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.181 | — |
| 1971 | 0.2398 | +32.5% |
| 1972 | 0.263 | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 0.3166 | +20.4% |
| 1974 | 0.3882 | +22.6% |
| 1975 | 0.5485 | +41.3% |
| 1976 | 0.6864 | +25.1% |
| 1977 | 0.748 | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 1.21 | +61.6% |
| 1979 | 1.24 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 1.59 | +28.8% |
| 1981 | 1.98 | +24.4% |
| 1982 | 2.7 | +36.4% |
| 1983 | 3.19 | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 3.41 | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 2.98 | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 3.1 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 3.81 | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 4.08 | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 6.81 | +66.8% |
| 1990 | 6.91 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 7.38 | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 8.78 | +19.0% |
| 1993 | 10.01 | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 11.38 | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 12.81 | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 14.98 | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 16.49 | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 19.19 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 20.31 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 10.84 | -46.6% |
| 2001 | 10.67 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 10.69 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 8.88 | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 8.63 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 9.64 | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 9.83 | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 13.71 | +39.5% |
| 2008 | 12.84 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 23.81 | +85.5% |
| 2010 | 29.56 | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 36.63 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | 38.64 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 43.38 | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 54.66 | +26.0% |
| 2015 | 79.27 | +45.0% |
| 2016 | 106.56 | +34.4% |
| 2017 | 186.53 | +75.0% |
| 2018 | 254.07 | +36.2% |
| 2019 | 215.65 | -15.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 215.65 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 215.65, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 215.65 is below the median for South Asia, which is 526.01, 41% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5816 | 0.181 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.37 | 1.59 | 6.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.82 | 6.91 | 20.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.95 | 8.63 | 23.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 104.49 | 29.56 | 254.07 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Nepal?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Nepal was 215.65 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 254.07 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.181 in 1970.
- How does Nepal rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Nepal ranks 61st out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 805.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.