China vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- China
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 7.43 trillion current US$ against 507.97 billion current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 6.92 trillion current US$.
That makes China's figure about 14.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
China ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 29th of 180 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 220.52 billion current US$ | 89.53 billion current US$ | 131.00 billion current US$ | China |
| 2000s | 1.02 trillion current US$ | 183.68 billion current US$ | 836.65 billion current US$ | China |
| 2010s | 4.55 trillion current US$ | 403.33 billion current US$ | 4.15 trillion current US$ | China |
| 2020s | 7.23 trillion current US$ | 439.27 billion current US$ | 6.80 trillion current US$ | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, China or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- China, at 7.43 trillion current US$ against 507.97 billion current US$ in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between China and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 6.92 trillion current US$, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do China and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- China ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 29th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.