Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United Arab Emirates: Gross capital formation
Gross capital formation over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 1.12 trillion constant 2015 US$ against 134.43 billion constant 2015 US$ in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 980.97 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 8.3 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 24th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 40 groups.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 746.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | 56.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 690.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 1.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 83.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 963.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 994.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 103.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | 890.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross capital formation, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or United Arab Emirates?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), at 1.12 trillion constant 2015 US$ against 134.43 billion constant 2015 US$ in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross capital formation between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Arab Emirates?
- 980.97 billion constant 2015 US$, with Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Arab Emirates?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Arab Emirates rank globally for gross capital formation?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 24th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 40 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.