How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?

60 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2019.

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.

Norway vs Sweden: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices

Norway

19.79

in 2019

Sweden

19.87

in 2019

Norway rank

40th

Sweden rank

38th

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

Norway
Sweden

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 19.87 against 19.79 in Norway, a difference of 0.08.

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

Norway ranks 40th and Sweden ranks 38th of 173 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Norway	Sweden	Difference	Ahead
1960s	23.16	19.58	3.58	Norway
1970s	25.2	17.8	7.4	Norway
1980s	20.98	18.47	2.51	Norway
1990s	15.18	16.79	1.61	Sweden
2000s	17.29	18.46	1.17	Sweden
2010s	19.34	19.47	0.1308	Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices, Norway or Sweden?: Sweden, at 19.87 against 19.79 in Norway as of 2019.
What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices between Norway and Sweden?: 0.08, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?: 60 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2019.
How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?: Norway ranks 40th and Sweden ranks 38th 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: 18 August 2026

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.