Gross fixed capital formation in Gabon
Gabon: Gross fixed capital formation was 11.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Gabon, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Gabon is 11.3%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 2,069.7% on the previous year and up 172.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Gabon peaked at 87.7% in 1988 and was at its lowest, -50.4%, in 1987.
Gabon ranks 31st of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Gabon, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 38.0% | — |
| 1982 | -5.7% | -115.1% |
| 1983 | 6.7% | -216.9% |
| 1984 | -3.4% | -150.2% |
| 1985 | 12.4% | -467.3% |
| 1986 | -14.5% | -216.6% |
| 1987 | -50.4% | +248.9% |
| 1988 | 87.7% | -273.8% |
| 1989 | -36.8% | -142.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 18.0% | — |
| 1992 | -12.8% | -171.0% |
| 1993 | 5.0% | -139.0% |
| 1994 | -6.8% | -237.8% |
| 1995 | 5.9% | -186.5% |
| 1996 | 10.9% | +84.0% |
| 1997 | 37.6% | +245.2% |
| 1998 | 12.8% | -66.0% |
| 1999 | -35.9% | -380.6% |
| 2000 | -8.3% | -76.9% |
| 2001 | 10.7% | -229.7% |
| 2002 | 19.9% | +85.9% |
| 2003 | -16.4% | -182.3% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | -110.5% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -24.8% |
| 2006 | 6.9% | +432.2% |
| 2007 | 9.8% | +41.8% |
| 2008 | 10.3% | +5.3% |
| 2009 | -1.3% | -112.1% |
| 2010 | 32.7% | -2707.7% |
| 2011 | 20.9% | -36.2% |
| 2012 | 12.4% | -40.5% |
| 2013 | 7.0% | -43.3% |
| 2014 | 7.8% | +10.1% |
| 2015 | -15.6% | -301.1% |
| 2016 | -1.3% | -91.6% |
| 2017 | -11.5% | +778.4% |
| 2018 | 81.7% | -810.4% |
| 2019 | 21.5% | -73.6% |
| 2020 | -16.7% | -177.5% |
| 2021 | 12.7% | -176.1% |
| 2022 | 8.4% | -33.8% |
| 2023 | 6.0% | -28.2% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | -91.4% |
| 2025 | 11.3% | +2069.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.8% | -50.4% | 87.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | -35.9% | 37.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5% | -16.4% | 19.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.6% | -15.6% | 81.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.7% | -16.7% | 12.7% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 8,263 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 581.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 4.81 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8037 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 6,641 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Gabon?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Gabon was 11.3% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 87.7% in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.4% in 1987.
- How does Gabon rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Gabon ranks 31st out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.