Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia
Gambia: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 54.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia, 1982–2025
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 Gambia is 54.11 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 148.1% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia peaked at 196.5 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -76.94 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Gambia ranks 5th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0.7253 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -689.5% |
| 1984 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -321.0% |
| 1985 | 13.92 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 1986 | 60.94 % change on previous year | +337.8% |
| 1987 | 25.26 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 1988 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1989 | 49.97 % change on previous year | +427.9% |
| 1990 | 27.21 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1991 | 119.65 % change on previous year | +339.7% |
| 1992 | 28.46 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1993 | -76.94 % change on previous year | -370.3% |
| 1994 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1995 | 54.53 % change on previous year | -805.8% |
| 1996 | 8.78 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1997 | -24.7 % change on previous year | -381.3% |
| 1998 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 1999 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2000 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +227.7% |
| 2001 | 163.76 % change on previous year | +4616.7% |
| 2002 | -30.42 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 2003 | 66.41 % change on previous year | -318.3% |
| 2004 | 196.5 % change on previous year | +195.9% |
| 2005 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2006 | 14.28 % change on previous year | -898.1% |
| 2007 | -13.83 % change on previous year | -196.9% |
| 2008 | -8.82 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2009 | 36.58 % change on previous year | -514.5% |
| 2010 | 20.44 % change on previous year | -44.1% |
| 2011 | -10.72 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 2012 | 76.92 % change on previous year | -817.7% |
| 2013 | -23.21 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 2014 | 17.42 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 2015 | 39.52 % change on previous year | +126.9% |
| 2016 | 34.6 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 0.3652 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 2018 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +1075.4% |
| 2019 | 33.27 % change on previous year | +675.1% |
| 2020 | 34.85 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2022 | 8.19 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2023 | 15.49 % change on previous year | +89.1% |
| 2024 | 21.81 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2025 | 54.11 % change on previous year | +148.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 54.11 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.96 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 54.11 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.02 % change on previous year, 4.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +4616.7% | 3.47 % change on previous year | 163.76 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.68 % change on previous year | -4.28 % change on previous year | 60.94 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 13.33 % change on previous year | -76.94 % change on previous year | 119.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.61 % change on previous year | -30.42 % change on previous year | 196.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.29 % change on previous year | -23.21 % change on previous year | 76.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.43 % change on previous year | 6.14 % change on previous year | 54.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 2 Venezuela 300.31 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Yemen 244.91 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Syria 75.26 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Argentina 46.04 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Ireland 45.46 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Guyana 44.92 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -665,150 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.241 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 232.36 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 13.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0966 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Gambia was 54.11 % 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 196.5 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -76.94 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Gambia rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Gambia ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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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.