Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Annual growth of the gross capital formation was -9.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
-9.1%
Change on year
down 166.7%
World rank
146th
of 167 countries
All-time high
45.9%
in 2004
All-time low
-23.0%
in 2016
Years of data
20
2003–2022

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu, 2003–2022

-20020402003201220222003: -10 %2004: 45.9 %2005: 7.7 %2006: 34.9 %2007: 21.1 %2008: 35.7 %2009: -0.88 %2010: -4.8 %2011: -18.1 %2012: -13.4 %2013: 16.4 %2014: 9.5 %2015: 33.2 %2016: -23 %2017: 18.2 %2018: 14.8 %2019: -3.6 %2020: 30.1 %2021: 13.6 %2022: -9.1 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu is -9.1%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 166.7% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu peaked at 45.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, -23.0%, in 2016.

That places Vanuatu 146th out of 167 countries with data for 2022, 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 Vanuatu, year by year

Annual values for Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu, 2003 to 2022.
Year % Change
2003 -10.0%
2004 45.9% -559.4%
2005 7.7% -83.1%
2006 34.9% +351.4%
2007 21.1% -39.5%
2008 35.7% +69.2%
2009 -0.9% -102.5%
2010 -4.8% +439.8%
2011 -18.1% +280.8%
2012 -13.4% -25.9%
2013 16.4% -222.3%
2014 9.5% -41.8%
2015 33.2% +248.3%
2016 -23.0% -169.3%
2017 18.2% -178.9%
2018 14.8% -18.3%
2019 -3.6% -124.0%
2020 30.1% -942.0%
2021 13.6% -54.8%
2022 -9.1% -166.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.2% -10.0% 45.9% 7
2010s 2.9% -23.0% 33.2% 10
2020s 11.5% -9.1% 30.1% 3

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

  1. 143 Panama -7.1% compare
  2. 144 Kyrgyzstan -8.1% compare
  3. 145 Libya -8.4% compare
  4. 147 Austria -9.1% compare
  5. 148 South Africa -9.3% compare
  6. 149 Israel -9.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu?
Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Vanuatu was -9.1% in 2022, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Vanuatu?
The highest recorded value was 45.9% in 2004.
What is the lowest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Vanuatu?
The lowest recorded value was -23.0% in 2016.
How does Vanuatu rank for annual growth of the gross capital formation?
Vanuatu ranks 146th out of 167 countries with data for 2022.
Is annual growth of the gross capital formation rising or falling in Vanuatu?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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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