Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 8.01 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 243.3% on the previous year and up 168.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 32.41 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -12.18 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) 11th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.6084 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -7.49 % change on previous year | -1330.3% |
| 1993 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1994 | 0.9606 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 1995 | 11.87 % change on previous year | +1136.1% |
| 1996 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 1997 | 0.2072 % change on previous year | -96.5% |
| 1998 | 0.8268 % change on previous year | +299.0% |
| 1999 | -8.04 % change on previous year | -1072.3% |
| 2000 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2001 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -206.8% |
| 2002 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2003 | 32.41 % change on previous year | +2133.4% |
| 2004 | 26.33 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2005 | 20.17 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 15.43 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2007 | 25.82 % change on previous year | +67.3% |
| 2008 | 20.39 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 2010 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +451.4% |
| 2011 | 13.88 % change on previous year | +123.4% |
| 2012 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 2013 | 7.3 % change on previous year | +105.2% |
| 2014 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2015 | -11.78 % change on previous year | -321.6% |
| 2016 | -7.44 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2017 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 2018 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0337 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2020 | -12.18 % change on previous year | -36185.0% |
| 2021 | 16.77 % change on previous year | -237.7% |
| 2022 | 7.75 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2023 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 2024 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -295.0% |
| 2025 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +243.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1646 % change on previous year | -8.04 % change on previous year | 11.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 14.28 % change on previous year | -4.92 % change on previous year | 32.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -11.78 % change on previous year | 13.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.58 % change on previous year | -12.18 % change on previous year | 16.77 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 8 Kyrgyzstan 37.53 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Syrian Arab Republic 34.98 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Gabon 33.04 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Eritrea 32.44 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Haiti 31.38 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Guinea 30.07 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Vanuatu 29.16 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 361.76 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added 1.11 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 50.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 10.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2506 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 419.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 873.35 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) was 8.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 32.41 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.18 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 11th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD 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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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.