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$, in 1968.
That places Arab World 27th out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Arab World, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6.19 billion current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 6.80 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 8.35 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1971 | 9.24 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 10.82 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 8.58 billion current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1974 | 38.04 billion current US$ | +343.4% |
| 1975 | 39.04 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 56.83 billion current US$ | +45.6% |
| 1977 | 67.79 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 81.77 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1979 | 94.44 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1980 | 120.79 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1981 | 134.08 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 140.47 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 124.38 billion current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1984 | 122.67 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 105.73 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1986 | 98.17 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 92.50 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 96.45 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 81.52 billion current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 191.67 billion current US$ | +135.1% |
| 1991 | 100.87 billion current US$ | -47.4% |
| 1992 | 107.62 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 112.17 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 110.79 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 117.28 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 119.59 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 115.44 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 133.32 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 145.57 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 152.42 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 160.86 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 157.70 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 177.54 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 213.72 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 260.63 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2006 | 326.55 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 426.90 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 558.61 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2009 | 515.90 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 578.33 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 623.05 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 664.96 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 706.11 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 746.21 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 699.21 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 676.85 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 678.16 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 730.80 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 771.44 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 630.65 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 765.04 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2022 | 930.55 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2023 | 942.17 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 988.63 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Arab World 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +343.4% | 8.58 billion current US$ | 38.04 billion current US$ |
| 1990 | +135.1% | 81.52 billion current US$ | 191.67 billion current US$ |
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
- 24 Ireland 165.50 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Vietnam 158.50 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Iran 151.50 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Israel 148.71 billion current US$ compare
- 28 United Arab Emirates 139.22 billion current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 137.10 billion current US$ compare
- 30 Singapore 135.79 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Arab World
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,308 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0092 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,228 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1627 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 69.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) -0.4924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0145 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 109.61 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6095 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Arab World?
- Gross capital formation in Arab World was 988.63 billion current US$ 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 43 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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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.