Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga
Tonga: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 11.14 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1995–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga is 11.14 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 263.5% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 36.27 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -34.7 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Tonga ranks 38th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 36.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1997 | -34.7 % change on previous year | -647.2% |
| 1998 | 35.63 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 1999 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2000 | -9.25 % change on previous year | +185.3% |
| 2001 | 15.33 % change on previous year | -265.7% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 11.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -17.31 % change on previous year | -247.4% |
| 2005 | -0.5544 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 2006 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -750.0% |
| 2007 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -293.2% |
| 2008 | -7.86 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -242.2% |
| 2010 | 28.97 % change on previous year | +159.2% |
| 2011 | 5.92 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2012 | 22.52 % change on previous year | +280.1% |
| 2013 | -30.3 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 2014 | 8.62 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 2015 | 11.07 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 9.66 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 18.88 % change on previous year | +95.5% |
| 2018 | -23.18 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 2019 | 13.46 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2020 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -147.4% |
| 2021 | 31 % change on previous year | -586.2% |
| 2022 | -14.98 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 2023 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 2024 | 11.14 % change on previous year | +263.5% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 11.14 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.03 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 11.14 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.03 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.06 % change on previous year | -34.7 % change on previous year | 36.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -0.0077 % change on previous year | -17.31 % change on previous year | 15.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.56 % change on previous year | -30.3 % change on previous year | 28.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.77 % change on previous year | -14.98 % change on previous year | 31 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 35 Pakistan 11.76 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Samoa 11.65 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Gabon 11.26 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Cote d'Ivoire 11.11 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Algeria 10.97 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Benin 10.7 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.3875 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.25 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -560.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0187 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -115.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga was 11.14 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 36.27 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.7 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Tonga rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tonga ranks 38th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.