Germany vs South Africa: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices

Germany
666.67
in 2019
South Africa
771.56
in 2019
Germany rank
65th
South Africa rank
62nd

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

  • Germany
  • South Africa
0200400600800196019892019

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 771.56 against 666.67 in Germany, a difference of 104.89.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 50 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 174 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany South Africa Difference Ahead
1970s 120.75 5.31 115.44 Germany
1980s 211.39 22.38 189.01 Germany
1990s 378.48 74.59 303.89 Germany
2000s 415.8 262.49 153.31 Germany
2010s 544.57 637.27 92.69 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices, Germany or South Africa?
South Africa, at 771.56 against 666.67 in Germany as of 2019.
What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices between Germany and South Africa?
104.89, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Africa?
50 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2019.
How do Germany and South Africa rank globally for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
Germany ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 174 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
174 places, 7,964 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.