Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Australia
Australia: Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square was 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
103rd
of 159 countries
All-time high
51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
4,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Australia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Australia is 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Australia peaked at 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Australia 103rd out of 159 countries with data for 2023, 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square in Australia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 4,614 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 4,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 5,362 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1965 | 5,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 6,231 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 6,549 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 7,032 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 7,481 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 7,727 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 7,976 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 8,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 8,450 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 8,811 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 8,246 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 8,530 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 8,861 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 9,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 10,101 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 10,391 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 11,720 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 12,569 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 11,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 11,957 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 13,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 13,884 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 13,937 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 14,981 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 16,587 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 16,738 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 15,151 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 14,545 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 15,510 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 16,409 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 18,218 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 18,717 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 19,959 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 21,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 22,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 24,726 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 22,762 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 24,839 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 27,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 30,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 32,256 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 34,925 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 36,503 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 39,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 40,307 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 41,016 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 42,495 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 47,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 48,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 47,879 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 46,116 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 44,437 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 44,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 46,652 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 46,114 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 45,103 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 46,917 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 50,177 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,830 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7,481 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,610 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7,727 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,101 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,051 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10,391 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 16,587 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,002 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 14,545 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,438 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,762 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 40,307 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,539 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 41,016 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 48,799 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,406 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 45,103 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 100 Senegal 53,372 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 101 Egypt 52,551 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 102 Ghana 52,303 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 104 Canada 44,511 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 105 South Africa 44,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 Benin 42,787 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -164.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 36.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0203 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,323 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Australia?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square in Australia was 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 51,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,533 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Australia ranks 103rd out of 159 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.