Gross capital formation (current US$) in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 247.18 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 247.18 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 250.94 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 47.75 billion current US$, in 1994.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 47.75 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 54.12 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 52.47 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 51.93 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 52.39 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 50.57 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 54.97 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 48.06 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 48.08 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 66.10 billion current US$ | +37.5% |
| 2004 | 88.78 billion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 2005 | 102.31 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 119.75 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 145.00 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 173.46 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 171.65 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 186.44 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 216.74 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2012 | 225.65 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 233.00 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 242.70 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 213.59 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 183.36 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 215.44 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 222.59 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 221.93 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 183.13 billion current US$ | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 218.64 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 250.94 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2023 | 233.99 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 231.85 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 247.18 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.54 billion current US$ | 47.75 billion current US$ | 54.12 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 101.81 billion current US$ | 48.06 billion current US$ | 173.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 216.14 billion current US$ | 183.36 billion current US$ | 242.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.62 billion current US$ | 183.13 billion current US$ | 250.94 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 36 Argentina 110.07 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Philippines 107.84 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Czechia 104.62 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Denmark 102.32 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Malaysia 96.62 billion current US$ compare
- 41 Chile 85.97 billion current US$ compare
- 42 Kazakhstan 79.32 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -3.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0029 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 885.91 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Gross capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern was 247.18 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 250.94 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.75 billion current US$ in 1994.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for gross capital formation?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.