Europe & Central Asia vs Saudi Arabia: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Europe & Central Asia currently reports 7.07 trillion current US$ against 384.53 billion current US$ in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 6.68 trillion current US$.
That makes Europe & Central Asia's figure about 18.4 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Europe & Central Asia has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 14th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 43 groups.
Europe & Central Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 571.08 billion current US$ | 10.15 billion current US$ | 560.94 billion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
| 1980s | 1.19 trillion current US$ | 27.26 billion current US$ | 1.16 trillion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
| 1990s | 2.21 trillion current US$ | 27.66 billion current US$ | 2.18 trillion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2000s | 3.51 trillion current US$ | 65.77 billion current US$ | 3.44 trillion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2010s | 4.67 trillion current US$ | 177.29 billion current US$ | 4.49 trillion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
| 2020s | 5.96 trillion current US$ | 304.72 billion current US$ | 5.65 trillion current US$ | Europe & Central Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Europe & Central Asia or Saudi Arabia?
- Europe & Central Asia, at 7.07 trillion current US$ against 384.53 billion current US$ in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Europe & Central Asia and Saudi Arabia?
- 6.68 trillion current US$, with Europe & Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and Saudi Arabia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 14th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 43 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.