Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zambia
Zambia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 21.97 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zambia, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia is 21.97, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia peaked at 26.95 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.81, in 1967.
Zambia ranks 24th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.66 | — |
| 1961 | 3.77 | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 3.9 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 3.94 | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 3.74 | -5.2% |
| 1965 | 3.46 | -7.5% |
| 1966 | 3.16 | -8.8% |
| 1967 | 2.81 | -11.0% |
| 1968 | 2.81 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3.22 | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 3.24 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 3.3 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 3.12 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 3.3 | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 3.32 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 3.47 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 3.51 | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 3.77 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 3.96 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 4.28 | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 4.31 | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 4.52 | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 4.59 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 4.63 | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 4.85 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 5.04 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 5.11 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 5.17 | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 5.28 | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 5.43 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 5.61 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 5.95 | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 5.28 | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 6.55 | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 4.29 | -34.5% |
| 1995 | 6.02 | +40.2% |
| 1996 | 6.74 | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 7.59 | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 9.36 | +23.2% |
| 1999 | 11.06 | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 13.02 | +17.8% |
| 2001 | 13.72 | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 15.13 | +10.3% |
| 2003 | 18.11 | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 17.71 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 17.1 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 19.36 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 20.57 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 21.58 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 20.2 | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 19.16 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 20.03 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 16.24 | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 18.3 | +12.7% |
| 2014 | 21.57 | +17.8% |
| 2015 | 26.79 | +24.2% |
| 2016 | 25.83 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 26.95 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 21.31 | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 21.97 | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.45 | 2.81 | 3.94 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.53 | 3.12 | 4.28 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.89 | 4.31 | 5.43 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.84 | 4.29 | 11.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.65 | 13.02 | 21.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.81 | 16.24 | 26.95 | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 28.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1616 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 191.88 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) -12.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 150.51 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 13.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia was 21.97 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.95 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.81 in 1967.
- How does Zambia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Zambia ranks 24th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.