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

Kenya
945.59
in 2019
South Africa
771.56
in 2019
Kenya rank
59th
South Africa rank
62nd

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

  • Kenya
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 945.59 against 771.56 in South Africa, a difference of 174.03.

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

The two have swapped places 11 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.

Kenya ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 174 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya South Africa Difference Ahead
1970s 5.04 5.31 0.269 South Africa
1980s 18.76 22.38 3.62 South Africa
1990s 79.27 74.59 4.68 Kenya
2000s 254.98 262.49 7.51 South Africa
2010s 760.22 637.27 122.95 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices, Kenya or South Africa?
Kenya, at 945.59 against 771.56 in South Africa as of 2019.
What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices between Kenya and South Africa?
174.03, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Africa?
50 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2019.
How do Kenya and South Africa rank globally for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
Kenya ranks 59th 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.