Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 6.16 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zimbabwe, 1960–2008
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zimbabwe is 6.16, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zimbabwe peaked at 29.03 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.63, in 1989.
That places Zimbabwe 158th out of 173 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the bottom 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.53 | — |
| 1961 | 8.36 | -2.0% |
| 1962 | 8.51 | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 8.71 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 8.79 | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 8.52 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 8.88 | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 9.22 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 10.88 | +18.0% |
| 1969 | 8.45 | -22.3% |
| 1970 | 6.04 | -28.6% |
| 1971 | 6.53 | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 6.59 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 7.79 | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 8.95 | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 8.5 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 6.93 | -18.4% |
| 1977 | 5.68 | -18.1% |
| 1978 | 4.59 | -19.2% |
| 1979 | 4.57 | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 5.01 | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 6.15 | +22.7% |
| 1982 | 5.89 | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 5.34 | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 4.55 | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 3.81 | -16.3% |
| 1986 | 4.01 | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 4.1 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 4.07 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 3.63 | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 4.84 | +33.4% |
| 1991 | 5.78 | +19.3% |
| 1992 | 5.67 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 6.05 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 5.99 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 6.33 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 4.01 | -36.7% |
| 1997 | 3.72 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 5.25 | +41.0% |
| 1999 | 4.86 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 8.52 | +75.3% |
| 2001 | 8.62 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 8.06 | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 16.32 | +102.5% |
| 2004 | 20.65 | +26.6% |
| 2005 | 29.03 | +40.5% |
| 2006 | 4.92 | -83.1% |
| 2007 | 5.7 | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 6.16 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.89 | 8.36 | 10.88 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.62 | 4.57 | 8.95 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.66 | 3.63 | 6.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.25 | 3.72 | 6.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12 | 4.92 | 29.03 | 9 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 734.36 % change on previous year (2023)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 8,929 current LCU per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.082 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 204.76 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -5.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0793 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zimbabwe?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zimbabwe was 6.16 in 2008, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 29.03 in 2005.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.63 in 1989.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Zimbabwe ranks 158th out of 173 countries with data for 2008.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.