Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany

Germany: Annual growth of the gross capital formation was -3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.0%
Change on year
down 54.2%
World rank
129th
of 174 countries
All-time high
12.9%
in 2010
All-time low
-18.7%
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany, 2000–2024

-20-100102000201220242000: 1.7 %2001: -1.7 %2002: -10.1 %2003: -1.3 %2004: -3.4 %2005: -1.2 %2006: 9.7 %2007: 6.6 %2008: 0.568 %2009: -18.7 %2010: 12.9 %2011: 10.7 %2012: -7.6 %2013: 2.5 %2014: 3.6 %2015: -1.5 %2016: 3.6 %2017: 7.6 %2018: 4.2 %2019: -0.417 %2020: -2.5 %2021: 6.4 %2022: -1.8 %2023: -1.9 %2024: -3 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany stood at -3.0%.

The figure is down 54.2% on the previous year and down 182.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany peaked at 12.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, -18.7%, in 2009.

Germany ranks 129th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%) in Germany, 2000 to 2024.
Year % Change
2000 1.7%
2001 -1.7% -198.3%
2002 -10.1% +499.2%
2003 -1.3% -87.5%
2004 -3.4% +168.4%
2005 -1.2% -64.7%
2006 9.7% -908.6%
2007 6.6% -32.3%
2008 0.6% -91.3%
2009 -18.7% -3387.2%
2010 12.9% -168.9%
2011 10.7% -17.0%
2012 -7.6% -171.6%
2013 2.5% -132.9%
2014 3.6% +43.8%
2015 -1.5% -140.9%
2016 3.6% -345.0%
2017 7.6% +110.4%
2018 4.2% -44.2%
2019 -0.4% -109.8%
2020 -2.5% +509.5%
2021 6.4% -350.8%
2022 -1.8% -128.7%
2023 -1.9% +5.0%
2024 -3.0% +54.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -1.8% -18.7% 9.7% 10
2010s 3.6% -7.6% 12.9% 10
2020s -0.6% -3.0% 6.4% 5

Countries ranked near Germany

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  3. 128 Norway -2.8% compare
  4. 130 Lesotho -3.4% compare
  5. 131 Republic of Moldova -3.5% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany?
Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Germany was -3.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 12.9% in 2010.
What is the lowest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -18.7% in 2009.
How does Germany rank for annual growth of the gross capital formation?
Germany ranks 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual growth of the gross capital formation rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 182.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
205 places, 4,628 data points, 2000–2024
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