Gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Gross fixed capital formation was 434.62 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
434.62 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.5%
Rank
36th
of 43 groups
All-time high
468.50 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
9.11 billion current US$
in 1969
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), 1969–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) stood at 434.62 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 468.50 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 9.11 billion current US$, in 1969.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 36th of 43 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 9.11 billion current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 10.58 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 11.72 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 14.12 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1973 | 18.78 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1974 | 26.68 billion current US$ | +42.0% |
| 1975 | 44.70 billion current US$ | +67.6% |
| 1976 | 62.46 billion current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1977 | 73.89 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1978 | 77.66 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 74.06 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 91.07 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1981 | 100.46 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 111.20 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1983 | 133.09 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1984 | 133.14 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 128.86 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 135.74 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 102.05 billion current US$ | -24.8% |
| 1988 | 96.02 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 104.05 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 111.18 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 98.57 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 98.92 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 81.12 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 84.47 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 90.48 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 107.97 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 109.61 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 107.82 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 108.63 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 113.35 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 126.63 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 122.74 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 137.69 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 162.44 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 188.49 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 225.24 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 277.49 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2008 | 367.68 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2009 | 353.54 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 387.47 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 448.53 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 468.50 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 428.73 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 433.89 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 388.63 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 386.90 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 398.66 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 401.75 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 392.17 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 327.52 billion current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 382.50 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 410.91 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 410.31 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 432.50 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 434.62 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.11 billion current US$ | 9.11 billion current US$ | 9.11 billion current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 41.46 billion current US$ | 10.58 billion current US$ | 77.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 113.57 billion current US$ | 91.07 billion current US$ | 135.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 99.88 billion current US$ | 81.12 billion current US$ | 111.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 207.53 billion current US$ | 113.35 billion current US$ | 367.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 413.52 billion current US$ | 386.90 billion current US$ | 468.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 399.73 billion current US$ | 327.52 billion current US$ | 434.62 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1377 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,924 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6806 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 453.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1603 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 389.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) was 434.62 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 468.50 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.11 billion current US$ in 1969.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.