Botswana vs Zambia: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) over time
- Botswana
- Zambia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 5.62 billion current US$ against 5.47 billion current US$ in Zambia, a difference of 158.68 million current US$.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Zambia ahead.
Botswana ranks 112th and Zambia ranks 114th of 181 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.08 billion current US$ | 7.70 billion current US$ | 3.62 billion current US$ | Zambia |
| 2020s | 4.90 billion current US$ | 6.36 billion current US$ | 1.46 billion current US$ | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Botswana or Zambia?
- Botswana, at 5.62 billion current US$ against 5.47 billion current US$ in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Botswana and Zambia?
- 158.68 million current US$, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Zambia rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Botswana ranks 112th and Zambia ranks 114th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.