Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Netherlands
Netherlands: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 27.54 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
27.54
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
102nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
28.4
in 2009
All-time low
1.59
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Netherlands, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Netherlands stood at 27.54.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Netherlands peaked at 28.4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.59, in 1960.
Netherlands ranks 102nd 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.59 | — |
| 1961 | 1.78 | +12.1% |
| 1962 | 1.99 | +11.5% |
| 1963 | 2.26 | +13.5% |
| 1964 | 2.69 | +19.0% |
| 1965 | 2.87 | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 3.14 | +9.5% |
| 1967 | 3.51 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 4.1 | +16.8% |
| 1969 | 4.18 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 4.69 | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 5.38 | +14.8% |
| 1972 | 5.25 | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 5.13 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 5.56 | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 6.6 | +18.7% |
| 1976 | 7.13 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 6.94 | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 7.42 | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 7.68 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 8.35 | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 8.55 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 8.43 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 8.25 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 8.94 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 8.67 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 8.25 | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 8.67 | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 9.47 | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 9.64 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 10.37 | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 10.81 | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 11.67 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 11.72 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 12.17 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 12.7 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 13.84 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 14.08 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 14.72 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 16.79 | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 17.98 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 19.83 | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 22.28 | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 23.07 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 22.27 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 22.16 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 24.44 | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 25.17 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 26.74 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 28.4 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 27.69 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 27.15 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 25.03 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 24.38 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 23.49 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 24.55 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 24.78 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 25.25 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 26.53 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 27.54 | +3.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 27.54 is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.2, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 27.54 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.12, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.81 | 1.59 | 4.18 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.18 | 4.69 | 7.68 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.72 | 8.25 | 9.64 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.89 | 10.37 | 16.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.23 | 17.98 | 28.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.64 | 23.49 | 27.69 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Netherlands?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Netherlands was 27.54 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 28.4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 in 1960.
- How does Netherlands rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Netherlands ranks 102nd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.