Gross capital formation in Arab World
Arab World: Gross capital formation was 988.63 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Arab World, 1968–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Arab World stood at 988.63 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Arab World peaked at 988.63 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.19 billion current US$, in 1968.
That places Arab World 27th out of 44 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.50 billion current US$ | 6.19 billion current US$ | 6.80 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1970s | 41.49 billion current US$ | 8.35 billion current US$ | 94.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 111.68 billion current US$ | 81.52 billion current US$ | 140.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.43 billion current US$ | 100.87 billion current US$ | 191.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 295.08 billion current US$ | 152.42 billion current US$ | 558.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 687.51 billion current US$ | 578.33 billion current US$ | 771.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 851.41 billion current US$ | 630.65 billion current US$ | 988.63 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.3% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 5.1% (2023)
- Exports of goods and services 46.8% (2023)
- Gross fixed capital formation 951.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 757.21 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross capital formation 818.83 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
- Gross capital formation 26.4% (2024)
- Gross capital formation 2.4% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 1.32 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2023)
- Gross fixed capital formation 25.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Arab World?
- Gross capital formation in Arab World was 988.63 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 988.63 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.19 billion current US$ in 1968.
- How does Arab World rank for gross capital formation?
- Arab World ranks 27th out of 44 groups with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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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About this data
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.