South Asia vs Switzerland: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- South Asia
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 1.42 trillion current US$ against 271.28 billion current US$ in Switzerland, a difference of 1.15 trillion current US$.
That makes South Asia's figure about 5.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Asia ahead.
South Asia ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 41 groups.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.35 billion current US$ | 19.32 billion current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 1980s | 58.98 billion current US$ | 46.23 billion current US$ | 12.75 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 1990s | 102.59 billion current US$ | 83.36 billion current US$ | 19.23 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 2000s | 300.54 billion current US$ | 112.08 billion current US$ | 188.46 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 2010s | 757.57 billion current US$ | 187.38 billion current US$ | 570.20 billion current US$ | South Asia |
| 2020s | 1.21 trillion current US$ | 239.49 billion current US$ | 974.10 billion current US$ | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, South Asia or Switzerland?
- South Asia, at 1.42 trillion current US$ against 271.28 billion current US$ in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between South Asia and Switzerland?
- 1.15 trillion current US$, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Switzerland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Asia and Switzerland rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- South Asia ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 41 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.