Germany vs Japan: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices

Germany
18.95
in 2019
Japan
19
in 2019
Germany rank
46th
Japan rank
45th

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
0510152025196019892019

How they compare

Japan currently reports 19 against 18.95 in Germany, a difference of 0.05.

The two have swapped places 9 times across 60 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 46th and Japan ranks 45th of 173 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 5.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Japan Difference Ahead
1960s 20.59 15.71 4.88 Germany
1970s 18.22 19.95 1.73 Japan
1980s 17.29 19.52 2.23 Japan
1990s 19.25 21.39 2.14 Japan
2000s 17.95 19.21 1.25 Japan
2010s 18.1 18.17 0.0725 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices, Germany or Japan?
Japan, at 19 against 18.95 in Germany as of 2019.
What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices between Germany and Japan?
0.05, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
60 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2019.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
Germany ranks 46th and Japan ranks 45th of 173 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
173 places, 9,224 data points, 1960–2019
Last refreshed

This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.