Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in France

France: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 19.84 in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
19.84
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
39th
of 173 countries
All-time high
20.98
in 1973
All-time low
16.14
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in France, 1960–2019

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in France is 19.84, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in France peaked at 20.98 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 16.14, in 1960.

That places France 39th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in France, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in France, 1960 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1960 16.14
1961 17.17 +6.4%
1962 16.88 -1.7%
1963 17.14 +1.6%
1964 17.5 +2.1%
1965 17.46 -0.3%
1966 18.14 +3.9%
1967 18.55 +2.3%
1968 19.28 +4.0%
1969 19.68 +2.1%
1970 19.56 -0.6%
1971 20.12 +2.9%
1972 20.65 +2.7%
1973 20.98 +1.6%
1974 20.63 -1.7%
1975 19.21 -6.9%
1976 18.85 -1.9%
1977 18.42 -2.3%
1978 18.41 -0.0%
1979 18.37 -0.2%
1980 18.76 +2.1%
1981 18.23 -2.8%
1982 17.48 -4.1%
1983 16.75 -4.2%
1984 16.32 -2.6%
1985 16.29 -0.2%
1986 16.62 +2.0%
1987 17.06 +2.6%
1988 17.63 +3.3%
1989 18.27 +3.6%
1990 18.48 +1.1%
1991 18.02 -2.5%
1992 17.3 -4.0%
1993 16.35 -5.5%
1994 16.3 -0.3%
1995 16.39 +0.6%
1996 16.28 -0.6%
1997 16.31 +0.1%
1998 16.96 +4.0%
1999 17.79 +4.9%
2000 18.15 +2.0%
2001 18.3 +0.8%
2002 17.88 -2.3%
2003 17.97 +0.5%
2004 18.06 +0.5%
2005 18.32 +1.4%
2006 18.76 +2.4%
2007 19.47 +3.8%
2008 19.68 +1.1%
2009 17.87 -9.2%
2010 18 +0.7%
2011 18.25 +1.4%
2012 18.19 -0.3%
2013 17.95 -1.3%
2014 17.98 +0.2%
2015 18.17 +1.0%
2016 18.53 +2.0%
2017 19.15 +3.4%
2018 19.42 +1.4%
2019 19.84 +2.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17.79 16.14 19.68 10
1970s 19.52 18.37 20.98 10
1980s 17.34 16.29 18.76 10
1990s 17.02 16.28 18.48 10
2000s 18.45 17.87 19.68 10
2010s 18.55 17.95 19.84 10

Countries ranked near France

  1. 36 Cape Verde 20.34 compare
  2. 37 Singapore 20 compare
  3. 38 Sweden 19.87 compare
  4. 40 Norway 19.79 compare
  5. 41 Mongolia 19.32 compare
  6. 42 Australia 19.31 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in France?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in France was 19.84 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 20.98 in 1973.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 16.14 in 1960.
How does France rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
France ranks 39th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
173 places, 9,224 data points, 1960–2019
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