Japan vs United Kingdom: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) over time
- Japan
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Japan currently reports 1.17 trillion current US$ against 755.83 billion current US$ in United Kingdom, a difference of 409.56 billion current US$.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.5 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 55 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Japan ranks 4th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 181 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 213.04 billion current US$ | 58.41 billion current US$ | 154.63 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 1980s | 628.21 billion current US$ | 143.66 billion current US$ | 484.55 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 1990s | 1.47 trillion current US$ | 254.96 billion current US$ | 1.22 trillion current US$ | Japan |
| 2000s | 1.30 trillion current US$ | 423.09 billion current US$ | 872.48 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 2010s | 1.38 trillion current US$ | 491.02 billion current US$ | 887.87 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 2020s | 1.29 trillion current US$ | 605.88 billion current US$ | 683.68 billion current US$ | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Japan or United Kingdom?
- Japan, at 1.17 trillion current US$ against 755.83 billion current US$ in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Japan and United Kingdom?
- 409.56 billion current US$, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and United Kingdom?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Japan and United Kingdom rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Japan ranks 4th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.