Gross capital formation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross capital formation was 3.67 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.67 billion current US$
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
139th
of 187 countries
All-time high
7.50 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
85.50 million current US$
in 2006
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Gross capital formation in Zimbabwe, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Zimbabwe stood at 3.67 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Zimbabwe peaked at 7.50 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 85.50 million current US$, in 2006.
Zimbabwe ranks 139th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 215.28 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 219.99 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 174.42 million current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1963 | 133.56 million current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1964 | 142.99 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 179.13 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1966 | 191.71 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1967 | 243.56 million current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1968 | 312.70 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1969 | 295.42 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1970 | 345.70 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1971 | 439.69 million current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1972 | 635.07 million current US$ | +44.4% |
| 1973 | 757.42 million current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 985.85 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1975 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 696.08 million current US$ | -32.7% |
| 1977 | 750.43 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 465.65 million current US$ | -37.9% |
| 1979 | 591.03 million current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1980 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +91.5% |
| 1981 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +47.4% |
| 1982 | 1.63 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -31.7% |
| 1984 | 1.08 billion current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 1.01 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 1.01 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +45.2% |
| 1989 | 1.25 billion current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1990 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 1.65 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 1.37 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1993 | 1.50 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 1.64 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 1.40 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1996 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 1.55 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 1.33 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 987.75 million current US$ | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 908.25 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 696.25 million current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2002 | 317.25 million current US$ | -54.4% |
| 2003 | 458.50 million current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 262.00 million current US$ | -42.9% |
| 2005 | 87.75 million current US$ | -66.5% |
| 2006 | 85.50 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 376.50 million current US$ | +340.4% |
| 2008 | 226.50 million current US$ | -39.8% |
| 2009 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +444.3% |
| 2010 | 2.26 billion current US$ | +83.4% |
| 2011 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 1.69 billion current US$ | -31.2% |
| 2013 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 1.88 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +270.1% |
| 2018 | 4.83 billion current US$ | -35.6% |
| 2019 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -54.5% |
| 2020 | 2.35 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 4.12 billion current US$ | +75.3% |
| 2022 | 3.11 billion current US$ | -24.4% |
| 2023 | 3.60 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2024 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3.67 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 62% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3.67 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 77% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +444.3% | 226.50 million current US$ | 1.23 billion current US$ |
| 2007 | +340.4% | 85.50 million current US$ | 376.50 million current US$ |
| 2017 | +270.1% | 2.03 billion current US$ | 7.50 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 210.88 million current US$ | 133.56 million current US$ | 312.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 670.05 million current US$ | 345.70 million current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.25 billion current US$ | 1.01 billion current US$ | 1.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 billion current US$ | 987.75 million current US$ | 1.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 465.12 million current US$ | 85.50 million current US$ | 1.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.86 billion current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | 7.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.37 billion current US$ | 2.35 billion current US$ | 4.12 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Zimbabwe?
- Gross capital formation in Zimbabwe was 3.67 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 7.50 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.50 million current US$ in 2006.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross capital formation?
- Zimbabwe ranks 139th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.