Latin America & Caribbean vs Switzerland: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Switzerland
How they compare
Latin America & Caribbean currently reports 1.38 trillion current US$ against 271.28 billion current US$ in Switzerland, a difference of 1.11 trillion current US$.
That makes Latin America & Caribbean's figure about 5.1 times Switzerland's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Latin America & Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 19th of 43 groups.
Latin America & Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.42 billion current US$ | 19.32 billion current US$ | 67.10 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 1980s | 169.47 billion current US$ | 46.23 billion current US$ | 123.23 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 1990s | 342.58 billion current US$ | 83.36 billion current US$ | 259.21 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2000s | 584.58 billion current US$ | 112.08 billion current US$ | 472.50 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2010s | 1.13 trillion current US$ | 187.38 billion current US$ | 943.87 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2020s | 1.19 trillion current US$ | 239.49 billion current US$ | 945.75 billion current US$ | Latin America & Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Latin America & Caribbean or Switzerland?
- Latin America & Caribbean, at 1.38 trillion current US$ against 271.28 billion current US$ in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Latin America & Caribbean and Switzerland?
- 1.11 trillion current US$, with Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Switzerland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Switzerland rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 19th of 43 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.