Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 15.15 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Latest (2019)
15.15
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
89th
of 173 countries
All-time high
19.66
in 1988
All-time low
12.12
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 15.15, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 19.66 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 12.12, in 1960.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 89th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.12 | — |
| 1961 | 13.02 | +7.5% |
| 1962 | 13.29 | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 13.06 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 14.13 | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 14.71 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 14.02 | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 14.48 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 15.49 | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 15.09 | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 15.36 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 16.5 | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 17.02 | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 15.83 | -7.0% |
| 1974 | 14.98 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 14.4 | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 14.24 | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 14.9 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 15.95 | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 17.06 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 16.48 | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 15.99 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 16.69 | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 16.71 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 17.26 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 16.94 | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 15.99 | -5.6% |
| 1987 | 17.38 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 19.66 | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 19.61 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 18.3 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 16.8 | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 16.15 | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 15.84 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 15.46 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 15.22 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 16.45 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 15.59 | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 16.18 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 15.95 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 16.2 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 15.79 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 15.76 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 15.48 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 15.02 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 16.26 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 15.37 | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 15.67 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 14.47 | -7.6% |
| 2009 | 12.68 | -12.4% |
| 2010 | 13 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 12.86 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 13.21 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 13.61 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 14.12 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 14.71 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 15.2 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 15.33 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 15.17 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 15.15 | -0.2% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 15.15 is below the median for high income countries, which is 18.58, 82% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 15.15 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.1, 94% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.94 | 12.12 | 15.49 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.62 | 14.24 | 17.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.27 | 15.99 | 19.66 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.2 | 15.22 | 18.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.27 | 12.68 | 16.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.24 | 12.86 | 15.33 | 10 |
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- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 15.15 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.66 in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.12 in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 89th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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