Gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Gross fixed capital formation was 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ▲ Rising
Gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern, 2002–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern is 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 74.86 billion constant 2015 US$, in 2002.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 74.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2003 | 81.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 91.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 102.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 115.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 131.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.2% |
| 2008 | 154.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 151.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 153.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 165.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 178.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 189.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 200.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 205.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 209.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 209.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 212.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 218.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 199.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 214.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 232.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 240.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 250.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 112.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 74.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | 154.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 194.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 153.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 218.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 231.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | 199.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 25 Ireland 115.27 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 26 Norway 113.93 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 27 Algeria 109.39 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 28 Philippines 108.48 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 29 Singapore 105.11 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 30 Bangladesh 102.98 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 31 Israel 102.07 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Industry (including construction), value added 356.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.2% (2025)
- Trade 52.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 159.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 10.8% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 129.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 110.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.5% (2025)
- Services, value added 625.14 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 686.60 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Africa Eastern and Southern was 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 252.46 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.86 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2002.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.