Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector … Private Percent in France
France: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector … Private Percent 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
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 … Private Percent in France, year by year
| 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% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 19.84 is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.58, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 19.84 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.1, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.