Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Eritrea

Eritrea: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and was 2 Percentage of GDP in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
2 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 126.4%
World rank
129th
of 147 countries
All-time high
25.27 Percentage of GDP
in 2001
All-time low
0.8815 Percentage of GDP
in 2018
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Eritrea, 2000–2019

05101520252000200920192000: 17.2 Percentage of GDP2001: 25.3 Percentage of GDP2002: 21.7 Percentage of GDP2003: 19.2 Percentage of GDP2004: 15.9 Percentage of GDP2005: 25 Percentage of GDP2006: 16.1 Percentage of GDP2007: 13.8 Percentage of GDP2008: 15 Percentage of GDP2009: 12.1 Percentage of GDP2010: 17.3 Percentage of GDP2011: 10.3 Percentage of GDP2012: 8.4 Percentage of GDP2013: 8.7 Percentage of GDP2014: 5.3 Percentage of GDP2015: 8.2 Percentage of GDP2016: 5.2 Percentage of GDP2017: 6.7 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.882 Percentage of GDP2019: 2 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Eritrea is 2 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 126.4% on the previous year and down 83.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Eritrea peaked at 25.27 Percentage of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.8815 Percentage of GDP, in 2018.

That places Eritrea 129th out of 147 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Eritrea, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — General government investment (gross fixed capital formation) in Eritrea, 2000 to 2019.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 17.23 Percentage of GDP
2001 25.27 Percentage of GDP +46.7%
2002 21.74 Percentage of GDP -14.0%
2003 19.2 Percentage of GDP -11.7%
2004 15.9 Percentage of GDP -17.2%
2005 24.97 Percentage of GDP +57.0%
2006 16.12 Percentage of GDP -35.4%
2007 13.84 Percentage of GDP -14.1%
2008 15.03 Percentage of GDP +8.7%
2009 12.11 Percentage of GDP -19.5%
2010 17.3 Percentage of GDP +42.9%
2011 10.29 Percentage of GDP -40.5%
2012 8.36 Percentage of GDP -18.7%
2013 8.71 Percentage of GDP +4.1%
2014 5.32 Percentage of GDP -38.9%
2015 8.17 Percentage of GDP +53.5%
2016 5.16 Percentage of GDP -36.8%
2017 6.66 Percentage of GDP +29.0%
2018 0.8815 Percentage of GDP -86.8%
2019 2 Percentage of GDP +126.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.14 Percentage of GDP 12.11 Percentage of GDP 25.27 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 7.28 Percentage of GDP 0.8815 Percentage of GDP 17.3 Percentage of GDP 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Eritrea?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Eritrea was 2 Percentage of GDP in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 25.27 Percentage of GDP in 2001.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.8815 Percentage of GDP in 2018.
How does Eritrea rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and?
Eritrea ranks 129th out of 147 countries with data for 2019.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — General government investment (gross fixed capital formation)
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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214 places, 4,195 data points, 2000–2019
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 21 shows indicators of investment flows and capital stocks, in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including general government investment, public-private partnerships, and private investment.