Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Djibouti
Djibouti: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Djibouti, 2013–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Djibouti stood at -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of up 47.2% on the previous year and up 54.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Djibouti peaked at 101.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013 and was at its lowest, -33.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
That places Djibouti 170th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 101.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2014 | 4.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -95.7% |
| 2015 | -6.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -247.1% |
| 2016 | 32.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -606.3% |
| 2017 | 28.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 2.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -92.1% |
| 2019 | 5.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +166.3% |
| 2020 | 2.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -54.7% |
| 2021 | -22.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -946.7% |
| 2022 | -33.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +49.6% |
| 2023 | -22.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.0% |
| 2024 | -5.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -76.1% |
| 2025 | -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -47.2% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP. (43 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9463 constant LCU per US$ of GDP. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Djibouti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -946.7% | 2.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2016 | +606.3% | -6.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 32.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 101.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 2020s | -14.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -33.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More economy & growth data for Djibouti
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.16 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 67.82 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -50.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0163 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 58.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 88.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1418 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 553.8 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 88.04 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Djibouti?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Djibouti was -2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 101.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Djibouti rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Djibouti ranks 170th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.