Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United States
United States: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in United States, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United States stood at 5.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United States peaked at 25.3 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -17.21 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United States 115th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 13.12 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1973 | 15.14 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 1975 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -147.3% |
| 1976 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -909.0% |
| 1977 | 18.63 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1978 | 19.23 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 12.98 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 1980 | 0.9538 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1981 | 16.89 % change on previous year | +1671.2% |
| 1982 | -5.21 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 1983 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -283.8% |
| 1984 | 25.3 % change on previous year | +164.1% |
| 1985 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1986 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +52.6% |
| 1988 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1990 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1991 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -427.9% |
| 1992 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -261.5% |
| 1993 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 10.86 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 1995 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1996 | 7.8 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 1997 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 1998 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 8.4 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2001 | -3.32 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 2002 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 2003 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +323.2% |
| 2004 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +124.6% |
| 2005 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2006 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4053 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2008 | -4.83 % change on previous year | -1292.6% |
| 2009 | -17.21 % change on previous year | +256.0% |
| 2010 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -153.6% |
| 2011 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2012 | 9.21 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 2013 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2014 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 0.2565 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 2017 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +2094.7% |
| 2018 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 2019 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2020 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -138.4% |
| 2021 | 10.83 % change on previous year | -692.8% |
| 2022 | 13 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 2024 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 5.16 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.49 % change on previous year, 61% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2094.7% | 0.2565 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +1671.2% | 0.9538 % change on previous year | 16.89 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -1292.6% | 0.4053 % change on previous year | -4.83 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +909.0% | -2.58 % change on previous year | 20.84 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +692.8% | -1.83 % change on previous year | 10.83 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.66 % change on previous year | -2.58 % change on previous year | 20.84 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.07 % change on previous year | -5.21 % change on previous year | 25.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.99 % change on previous year | -3.53 % change on previous year | 10.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -17.21 % change on previous year | 11.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.17 % change on previous year | 0.2565 % change on previous year | 9.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.34 % change on previous year | -1.83 % change on previous year | 13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 112 Cote d'Ivoire 5.93 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Uruguay 5.34 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Bermuda 5.2 % change on previous year compare
- 116 South Africa 4.99 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Brazil 4.89 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Bhutan 4.54 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United States?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United States was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 25.3 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.21 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United States rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 115th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), 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 (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.