Hungary vs South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- Hungary
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 59.29 billion current US$ against 54.09 billion current US$ in Hungary, a difference of 5.20 billion current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 49th of 180 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.98 billion current US$ | 24.53 billion current US$ | 14.55 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 24.13 billion current US$ | 42.17 billion current US$ | 18.04 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 30.85 billion current US$ | 68.32 billion current US$ | 37.48 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 50.15 billion current US$ | 55.67 billion current US$ | 5.52 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Hungary or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 59.29 billion current US$ against 54.09 billion current US$ in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Hungary and South Africa?
- 5.20 billion current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Hungary ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 49th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.