Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Sweden
Sweden: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 227.49 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Sweden, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Sweden is 227.49, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Sweden peaked at 227.49 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.81, in 1960.
That places Sweden 60th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.81 | — |
| 1961 | 5.06 | +5.2% |
| 1962 | 5.81 | +15.0% |
| 1963 | 7.66 | +31.8% |
| 1964 | 8.93 | +16.5% |
| 1965 | 9.92 | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 10.9 | +9.9% |
| 1967 | 12.6 | +15.6% |
| 1968 | 14.29 | +13.4% |
| 1969 | 15.15 | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 17.03 | +12.4% |
| 1971 | 16.51 | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 17.76 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 17.33 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 18.91 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 21.1 | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 22.77 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 27.4 | +20.3% |
| 1978 | 31.29 | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 34.3 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 38.99 | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 39.84 | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 40.87 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 44.44 | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 45.71 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 45.55 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 45.82 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 49.13 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 56.33 | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 67.69 | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 72.12 | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 82.27 | +14.1% |
| 1992 | 81.36 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 88.42 | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 100.68 | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 97.11 | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 97.03 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 90.49 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 95.49 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 103.73 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 96.55 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 105.11 | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 114.42 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 113.48 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 114.35 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 116.87 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 124.58 | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 130.85 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 137.71 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 141.43 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 152.88 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 152.78 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 156.89 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 156.73 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 162.26 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 166.62 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 182.46 | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 200.49 | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 219.61 | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 227.49 | +3.6% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 227.49 is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.2, 10.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 227.49 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.12, 9.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.51 | 4.81 | 15.15 | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.44 | 16.51 | 34.3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.44 | 38.99 | 67.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 90.87 | 72.12 | 103.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119.54 | 96.55 | 141.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.82 | 152.78 | 227.49 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Sweden?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Sweden was 227.49 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 227.49 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.81 in 1960.
- How does Sweden rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Sweden ranks 60th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.