Gross capital formation in Eswatini
Eswatini: Gross capital formation was 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Gross capital formation in Eswatini, 2013–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Eswatini stood at 605.51 million constant 2015 US$.
The figure is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Eswatini peaked at 791.97 million constant 2015 US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 574.57 million constant 2015 US$, in 2013.
Eswatini ranks 143rd of 163 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross capital formation in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 574.57 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2014 | 693.05 million constant 2015 US$ | +20.6% |
| 2015 | 673.06 million constant 2015 US$ | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 758.18 million constant 2015 US$ | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 791.97 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 763.88 million constant 2015 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 714.64 million constant 2015 US$ | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 582.07 million constant 2015 US$ | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 671.52 million constant 2015 US$ | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 717.32 million constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 779.82 million constant 2015 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ | -22.4% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.34 billion constant 2015 US$, 11% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion constant 2015 US$, 14% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 709.91 million constant 2015 US$ | 574.57 million constant 2015 US$ | 791.97 million constant 2015 US$ | 7 |
| 2020s | 671.25 million constant 2015 US$ | 582.07 million constant 2015 US$ | 779.82 million constant 2015 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 140 Bermuda 872.17 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 141 Gambia 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 142 South Sudan 689.96 million constant 2015 US$
- 144 Cape Verde 558.46 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 145 Haiti 557.96 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 146 East Timor 543.83 million constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 63.77 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0131 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 51.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 75.53 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 168.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0155 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 60.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1104 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 431.74 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Eswatini?
- Gross capital formation in Eswatini was 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 791.97 million constant 2015 US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 574.57 million constant 2015 US$ in 2013.
- How does Eswatini rank for gross capital formation?
- Eswatini ranks 143rd out of 163 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.