South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 875.66 billion current LCU against 838.63 billion current LCU in Sri Lanka, a difference of 37.03 billion current LCU.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1965 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 39th and Sri Lanka ranks 40th of 106 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.46 billion current LCU | 1.04 billion current LCU | 422.80 million current LCU | South Africa |
| 1970s | 4.95 billion current LCU | 3.31 billion current LCU | 1.64 billion current LCU | South Africa |
| 1980s | 23.09 billion current LCU | 29.76 billion current LCU | 6.66 billion current LCU | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 76.45 billion current LCU | 143.73 billion current LCU | 67.28 billion current LCU | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 261.72 billion current LCU | 511.79 billion current LCU | 250.07 billion current LCU | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, private sector, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 875.66 billion current LCU against 838.63 billion current LCU in Sri Lanka as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation, private sector between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 37.03 billion current LCU, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2009.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
- South Africa ranks 39th and Sri Lanka ranks 40th of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross fixed capital formation, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. 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 series is expressed in local currency units.