Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) was 65.23 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe is 65.23 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 897.9% on the previous year and up 8,700,480.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe peaked at 65.23 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46,100 current LCU, in 2005.
Zimbabwe ranks 118th of 181 countries 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 (current LCU) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 85,425 current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 80,929 current LCU | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 62,945 current LCU | -22.2% |
| 1963 | 59,091 current LCU | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 55,238 current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 61,660 current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 54,595 current LCU | -11.5% |
| 1967 | 66,799 current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1968 | 95,060 current LCU | +42.3% |
| 1969 | 91,206 current LCU | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 112,402 current LCU | +23.2% |
| 1971 | 142,364 current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1972 | 177,686 current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1973 | 258,651 current LCU | +45.6% |
| 1974 | 331,347 current LCU | +28.1% |
| 1975 | 376,608 current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1976 | 313,125 current LCU | -16.9% |
| 1977 | 276,798 current LCU | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 230,977 current LCU | -16.6% |
| 1979 | 266,554 current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 376,947 current LCU | +41.4% |
| 1981 | 551,716 current LCU | +46.4% |
| 1982 | 627,963 current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 560,640 current LCU | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 432,329 current LCU | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 322,122 current LCU | -25.5% |
| 1986 | 374,851 current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 434,751 current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 486,935 current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 464,601 current LCU | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 640,130 current LCU | +37.8% |
| 1991 | 711,900 current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 604,200 current LCU | -15.1% |
| 1993 | 619,700 current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 589,400 current LCU | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 699,500 current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 617,500 current LCU | -11.7% |
| 1997 | 616,100 current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 527,800 current LCU | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 70,100 current LCU | -86.7% |
| 2000 | 315,900 current LCU | +350.6% |
| 2001 | 328,700 current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 258,200 current LCU | -21.4% |
| 2003 | 316,600 current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 118,700 current LCU | -62.5% |
| 2005 | 46,100 current LCU | -61.2% |
| 2006 | 48,500 current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 107,600 current LCU | +121.9% |
| 2008 | 58,100 current LCU | -46.0% |
| 2009 | 384,100 current LCU | +561.1% |
| 2010 | 819,800 current LCU | +113.4% |
| 2011 | 825,900 current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 832,100 current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 701,500 current LCU | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 749,700 current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 798,600 current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 806,600 current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 2.92 million current LCU | +262.1% |
| 2018 | 3.08 million current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 9.09 million current LCU | +195.2% |
| 2020 | 55.43 million current LCU | +510.2% |
| 2021 | 158.39 million current LCU | +185.7% |
| 2022 | 561.58 million current LCU | +254.6% |
| 2023 | 6.54 billion current LCU | +1064.0% |
| 2024 | 65.23 billion current LCU | +897.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 65.23 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 457.10 billion current LCU, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 65.23 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.15 trillion current LCU, 6% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1064.0% | 561.58 million current LCU | 6.54 billion current LCU |
| 2024 | +897.9% | 6.54 billion current LCU | 65.23 billion current LCU |
| 2009 | +561.1% | 58,100 current LCU | 384,100 current LCU |
| 2020 | +510.2% | 9.09 million current LCU | 55.43 million current LCU |
| 2000 | +350.6% | 70,100 current LCU | 315,900 current LCU |
| 2017 | +262.1% | 806,600 current LCU | 2.92 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 71,295 current LCU | 54,595 current LCU | 95,060 current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 248,651 current LCU | 112,402 current LCU | 376,608 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 463,286 current LCU | 322,122 current LCU | 627,963 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 569,633 current LCU | 70,100 current LCU | 711,900 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 198,250 current LCU | 46,100 current LCU | 384,100 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million current LCU | 701,500 current LCU | 9.09 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.51 billion current LCU | 55.43 million current LCU | 65.23 billion current LCU | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0189 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe was 65.23 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 65.23 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,100 current LCU in 2005.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Zimbabwe ranks 118th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,700,480.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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 (current LCU). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.