Philippines vs Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income): Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- Philippines
- Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) currently reports 507.51 billion current US$ against 110.75 billion current US$ in Philippines, a difference of 396.76 billion current US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)'s figure about 4.6 times Philippines's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 33rd and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.02 billion current US$ | 183.40 billion current US$ | 161.38 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) |
| 2010s | 68.92 billion current US$ | 402.88 billion current US$ | 333.97 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) |
| 2020s | 97.01 billion current US$ | 450.30 billion current US$ | 353.29 billion current US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Philippines or Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), at 507.51 billion current US$ against 110.75 billion current US$ in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- 396.76 billion current US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Philippines ranks 33rd and Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.