Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) was 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Gambia, 2004–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Gambia stood at 845.19 million constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 201.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Gambia peaked at 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 132.91 million constant 2015 US$, in 2008.
Gambia ranks 141st of 163 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 163.55 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2005 | 155.49 million constant 2015 US$ | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 184.12 million constant 2015 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 155.74 million constant 2015 US$ | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 132.91 million constant 2015 US$ | -14.7% |
| 2009 | 174.49 million constant 2015 US$ | +31.3% |
| 2010 | 194.32 million constant 2015 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 184.06 million constant 2015 US$ | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 197.70 million constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 206.61 million constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 210.72 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 280.46 million constant 2015 US$ | +33.1% |
| 2016 | 374.37 million constant 2015 US$ | +33.5% |
| 2017 | 369.69 million constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 377.06 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 485.07 million constant 2015 US$ | +28.6% |
| 2020 | 698.84 million constant 2015 US$ | +44.1% |
| 2021 | 637.83 million constant 2015 US$ | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 660.78 million constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 711.34 million constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 780.38 million constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2025 | 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$, 24% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion constant 2015 US$, 20% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 161.05 million constant 2015 US$ | 132.91 million constant 2015 US$ | 184.12 million constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
| 2010s | 288.00 million constant 2015 US$ | 184.06 million constant 2015 US$ | 485.07 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 722.39 million constant 2015 US$ | 637.83 million constant 2015 US$ | 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 138 Maldives 948.67 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 139 Lesotho 876.02 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 140 Bermuda 872.17 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 142 South Sudan 689.96 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 143 Eswatini 605.51 million constant 2015 US$ compare
- 144 Cape Verde 558.46 million constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 50.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0378 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 34.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 43.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0276 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 25.35 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0279 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Gambia?
- Gross capital formation in Gambia was 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 845.19 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.91 million constant 2015 US$ in 2008.
- How does Gambia rank for gross capital formation?
- Gambia ranks 141st out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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About this data
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.