Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 3.61 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) is 3.61 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 26.2% on the previous year and up 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 15.47 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -6.49 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 10th of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 10.23 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2005 | 10.75 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 11.74 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 15.47 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 14.9 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2009 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2010 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -216.2% |
| 2011 | 8.47 % change on previous year | +278.5% |
| 2012 | 9.66 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2013 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2014 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +95.1% |
| 2015 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2016 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 2017 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -162.0% |
| 2018 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -332.5% |
| 2019 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2020 | -6.49 % change on previous year | -305.5% |
| 2021 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -223.7% |
| 2022 | 7.87 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2024 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +116.7% |
| 2025 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.76 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 15.47 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 9.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.36 % change on previous year | -6.49 % change on previous year | 8.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 7 Sao Tome and Principe 22.21 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Nicaragua 21.3 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Kyrgyzstan 21.14 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Bahamas 20.66 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Sierra Leone 19.65 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Syria 19.48 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Marshall Islands 19.01 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.26 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 246.12 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1471 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 283.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1696 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 9.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 3.61 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 15.47 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.49 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 10th out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.