Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland

Greenland: Annual growth of the gross capital formation was -3.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-3.6%
Change on year
down 304.0%
World rank
128th
of 167 countries
All-time high
66.5%
in 2010
All-time low
-39.0%
in 2012
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland, 2004–2023

-50-2502550752004201320232004: -5.9 %2005: 45.4 %2006: 2 %2007: 30.1 %2008: 34.6 %2009: -14.5 %2010: 66.5 %2011: 22.3 %2012: -39 %2013: -20.7 %2014: -21.9 %2015: 10.2 %2016: 10.9 %2017: -4.1 %2018: -6.9 %2019: 46.9 %2020: 7 %2021: 13.7 %2022: 1.8 %2023: -3.6 %

Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland stood at -3.6%.

The figure is down 304.0% on the previous year and up 82.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland peaked at 66.5% in 2010 and was at its lowest, -39.0%, in 2012.

That places Greenland 128th out of 167 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland, 2004 to 2023.
Year % Change
2004 -5.9%
2005 45.4% -866.9%
2006 2.0% -95.5%
2007 30.1% +1366.8%
2008 34.6% +15.1%
2009 -14.5% -141.9%
2010 66.5% -558.9%
2011 22.3% -66.5%
2012 -39.0% -274.8%
2013 -20.7% -46.8%
2014 -21.9% +5.7%
2015 10.2% -146.6%
2016 10.9% +6.5%
2017 -4.1% -138.0%
2018 -6.9% +66.8%
2019 46.9% -781.3%
2020 7.0% -85.1%
2021 13.7% +96.6%
2022 1.8% -87.2%
2023 -3.6% -304.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.3% -14.5% 45.4% 6
2010s 6.4% -39.0% 66.5% 10
2020s 4.7% -3.6% 13.7% 4

Countries ranked near Greenland

  1. 125 Germany -3.0% compare
  2. 126 Lesotho -3.4% compare
  3. 127 Republic of Moldova -3.5% compare
  4. 129 Czechia -4.4% compare
  5. 130 Mali -4.5% compare
  6. 131 France -4.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland?
Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Greenland was -3.6% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Greenland?
The highest recorded value was 66.5% in 2010.
What is the lowest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Greenland?
The lowest recorded value was -39.0% in 2012.
How does Greenland rank for annual growth of the gross capital formation?
Greenland ranks 128th out of 167 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual growth of the gross capital formation rising or falling in Greenland?
Over the last ten years it is up 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greenland data come from?
The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, 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
World Bank – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
167 places, 3,725 data points, 2000–2024
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