Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in World
World: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 2.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 104.7%
Rank
32nd
of 43 groups
All-time high
27.65 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-12.76 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in World, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
World recorded 2.58 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 104.7% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in World peaked at 27.65 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -12.76 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places World 32nd out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.42 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 1973 | 27.65 % change on previous year | +68.4% |
| 1974 | 16.2 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 1975 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1976 | 12.12 % change on previous year | +545.0% |
| 1977 | 14.25 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 19.96 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1979 | 16.78 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1980 | 10.36 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1981 | 0.8433 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1982 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -848.1% |
| 1983 | 0.235 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1984 | 8.76 % change on previous year | +3626.3% |
| 1985 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1986 | 18.23 % change on previous year | +386.3% |
| 1987 | 14.84 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1988 | 16.72 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 1989 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1990 | 10.78 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 1991 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 1992 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +156.7% |
| 1993 | -0.5134 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1994 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -1861.2% |
| 1995 | 11.76 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1997 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -180.5% |
| 1998 | -2.25 % change on previous year | +86.4% |
| 1999 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -271.3% |
| 2000 | 4.99 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 2001 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -178.0% |
| 2002 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2003 | 12.93 % change on previous year | +1091.5% |
| 2004 | 15.88 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 9.94 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2006 | 10.83 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 14.79 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 2008 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2009 | -12.76 % change on previous year | -229.1% |
| 2010 | 15.2 % change on previous year | -219.2% |
| 2011 | 14.47 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2013 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2015 | -5.32 % change on previous year | -240.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6302 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 2017 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +1234.2% |
| 2018 | 8.53 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2020 | -3.1 % change on previous year | -333.5% |
| 2021 | 17.71 % change on previous year | -671.0% |
| 2022 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2023 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2024 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +104.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.98 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 27.65 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.41 % change on previous year | -6.31 % change on previous year | 18.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.89 % change on previous year | -2.25 % change on previous year | 11.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.37 % change on previous year | -12.76 % change on previous year | 15.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.31 % change on previous year | -5.32 % change on previous year | 15.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7 % change on previous year | -3.1 % change on previous year | 17.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near World
- 29 Sierra Leone 21.42 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Jordan 21.37 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Ukraine 21.35 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 21.25 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Republic of Moldova 21.12 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Türkiye 21.1 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Tajikistan 20.69 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for World
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.23 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2028)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2629 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 3,606 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2236 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,221 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 7.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 4,106 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in World?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in World was 2.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 27.65 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.76 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does World rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- World ranks 32nd out of 43 groups with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). 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.