Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 25.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 2012–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ethiopia is 25.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ethiopia peaked at 67.64 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.57 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Ethiopia ranks 26th of 179 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 6.57 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 2014 | 36.41 % change on previous year | +454.3% |
| 2015 | 30.98 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 10.94 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2017 | 20.31 % change on previous year | +85.6% |
| 2018 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2019 | 26.24 % change on previous year | +293.2% |
| 2020 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2021 | 17.89 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 2022 | 28.25 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 2023 | 23.94 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2024 | 25.38 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2025 | 25.25 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 25.25 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.96 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 25.25 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.02 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.72 % change on previous year | 6.57 % change on previous year | 67.64 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 21.58 % change on previous year | 8.76 % change on previous year | 28.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 23 Sierra Leone 27.44 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Tajikistan 25.37 % change on previous year compare
- 25 El Salvador 25.26 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Marshall Islands 24.94 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Jordan 22.71 % change on previous year
- 29 Bahamas 22.61 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 23.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0269 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 86.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0253 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 28.66 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ethiopia?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ethiopia was 25.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.64 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.57 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Ethiopia rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Ethiopia ranks 26th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.