GDFI - general government in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: GDFI - general government was 353.51 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDFI - general government in Zimbabwe, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, gdfi - general government in Zimbabwe stood at 353.51 million current LCU.
The figure is down 14.9% on the previous year and up 153.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdfi - general government in Zimbabwe peaked at 415.27 million current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14.29 million current LCU, in 2008.
Zimbabwe ranks 41st of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDFI - general government in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 244.72 million current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 117.00 million current LCU | -52.2% |
| 1986 | 128.62 million current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 171.49 million current LCU | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 236.78 million current LCU | +38.1% |
| 1989 | 269.17 million current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 298.10 million current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1991 | 298.72 million current LCU | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 257.26 million current LCU | -13.9% |
| 1993 | 240.11 million current LCU | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 213.80 million current LCU | -11.0% |
| 1995 | 206.11 million current LCU | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 197.80 million current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 237.33 million current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 109.55 million current LCU | -53.8% |
| 1999 | 189.14 million current LCU | +72.7% |
| 2000 | 48.85 million current LCU | -74.2% |
| 2001 | 139.24 million current LCU | +185.0% |
| 2002 | 132.62 million current LCU | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 119.57 million current LCU | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 296.54 million current LCU | +148.0% |
| 2005 | 115.13 million current LCU | -61.2% |
| 2006 | 121.11 million current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 69.56 million current LCU | -42.6% |
| 2008 | 14.29 million current LCU | -79.5% |
| 2009 | 45.20 million current LCU | +216.3% |
| 2010 | 415.27 million current LCU | +818.6% |
| 2011 | 353.51 million current LCU | -14.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 353.51 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 120.91 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 353.51 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 125.43 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDFI - general government in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +818.6% | 45.20 million current LCU | 415.27 million current LCU |
| 2009 | +216.3% | 14.29 million current LCU | 45.20 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 194.63 million current LCU | 117.00 million current LCU | 269.17 million current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 224.79 million current LCU | 109.55 million current LCU | 298.72 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.21 million current LCU | 14.29 million current LCU | 296.54 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 384.39 million current LCU | 353.51 million current LCU | 415.27 million current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdfi - general government in Zimbabwe?
- Gdfi - general government in Zimbabwe was 353.51 million current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gdfi - general government recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 415.27 million current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdfi - general government recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.29 million current LCU in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gdfi - general government?
- Zimbabwe ranks 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdfi - general government rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GDFI - general government (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
General government’s gross domestic fixed investment (gross fixed capital formation) comprises all additions to the stocks of fixed assets (purchases and own-account capital formation), less any sales of second-hand and scrapped fixed assets, by local, state or central government. Most outlays by government on military equipment are excluded. According to 93SNA are outlays on weapons and equipment with no alternative civil use treated as intermediate consumption, and part of government consumption expenditure. Data are in current local currency.