Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) was 2.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded 2.1 % change on previous year for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and up 138.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 29.74 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -5.48 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Least developed countries 35th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -1.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 8.75 % change on previous year | -641.4% |
| 2003 | 17.01 % change on previous year | +94.5% |
| 2004 | 18.28 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 20.37 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 12.52 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2007 | 24.13 % change on previous year | +92.7% |
| 2008 | 29.74 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 2009 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 2010 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 16.74 % change on previous year | +409.6% |
| 2012 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2013 | 10.53 % change on previous year | +72.6% |
| 2014 | 9.69 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2015 | -5.48 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 2016 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -220.2% |
| 2017 | 13.48 % change on previous year | +104.8% |
| 2018 | 7.97 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2019 | 7.21 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2020 | -5.08 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 2021 | 13.19 % change on previous year | -359.8% |
| 2022 | 13.54 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2023 | -4.15 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 2024 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -143.8% |
| 2025 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.85 % change on previous year | -1.62 % change on previous year | 29.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.61 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | 16.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.57 % change on previous year | -5.08 % change on previous year | 13.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 32 Palau 17.94 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Ukraine 17.78 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Cameroon 17.63 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Djibouti 17.36 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Benin 16.88 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Uzbekistan 16.76 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Tanzania 16.74 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 141.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 977.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.7176 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 277.65 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 116.01 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0852 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 5.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 10.25 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 2.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 29.74 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.48 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Least developed countries rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 35th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.