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

Uruguay: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 150.5%
World rank
113th
of 173 countries
All-time high
48.39 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-28.56 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
59
1961–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Uruguay, 1961–2019

-2002040196119902019

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Uruguay is 1.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of up 150.5% on the previous year and up 113.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Uruguay peaked at 48.39 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -28.56 % change on previous year, in 1984.

Uruguay ranks 113th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate in Uruguay, 1961 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 4 % change on previous year —
1962 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1963 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1964 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1965 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1966 4 % change on previous year -0.0%
1967 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1968 4 % change on previous year +0.0%
1969 -14.01 % change on previous year -450.3%
1970 20.3 % change on previous year -244.9%
1971 6.37 % change on previous year -68.6%
1972 13.1 % change on previous year +105.4%
1973 -9.59 % change on previous year -173.2%
1974 -6.69 % change on previous year -30.2%
1975 -3.01 % change on previous year -55.0%
1976 -4.13 % change on previous year +37.4%
1977 10.79 % change on previous year -361.1%
1978 1.95 % change on previous year -81.9%
1979 15.75 % change on previous year +707.8%
1980 -2.34 % change on previous year -114.9%
1981 13.85 % change on previous year -691.3%
1982 -7.25 % change on previous year -152.4%
1983 44.41 % change on previous year -712.5%
1984 -28.56 % change on previous year -164.3%
1985 -11.73 % change on previous year -58.9%
1986 11.1 % change on previous year -194.7%
1987 31.99 % change on previous year +188.1%
1988 6.9 % change on previous year -78.4%
1989 -6.89 % change on previous year -199.8%
1990 20.82 % change on previous year -402.4%
1991 8.07 % change on previous year -61.2%
1992 48.39 % change on previous year +499.7%
1993 4.46 % change on previous year -90.8%
1994 5.47 % change on previous year +22.6%
1995 3.39 % change on previous year -38.0%
1996 14.59 % change on previous year +330.0%
1997 12.84 % change on previous year -11.9%
1998 6.79 % change on previous year -47.1%
1999 -12.56 % change on previous year -284.9%
2000 -11.4 % change on previous year -9.2%
2001 -6.64 % change on previous year -41.8%
2002 -19.89 % change on previous year +199.7%
2003 -5.14 % change on previous year -74.2%
2004 24.06 % change on previous year -568.4%
2005 22.36 % change on previous year -7.1%
2006 14.28 % change on previous year -36.1%
2007 5.96 % change on previous year -58.3%
2008 17.79 % change on previous year +198.7%
2009 -9.99 % change on previous year -156.2%
2010 21.91 % change on previous year -319.3%
2011 12.96 % change on previous year -40.8%
2012 20.49 % change on previous year +58.1%
2013 1.35 % change on previous year -93.4%
2014 -1.96 % change on previous year -245.1%
2015 -9.63 % change on previous year +391.5%
2016 1.51 % change on previous year -115.7%
2017 -15.7 % change on previous year -1138.5%
2018 -2.69 % change on previous year -82.8%
2019 1.36 % change on previous year -150.5%

Uruguay compared with similar countries

  • Uruguay's 1.36 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.69 % change on previous year, 51% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Uruguay's 1.36 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -1.09 % change on previous year. (30 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Uruguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2017 -1138.5% 1.51 % change on previous year -15.7 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2 % change on previous year -14.01 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 9
1970s 4.48 % change on previous year -9.59 % change on previous year 20.3 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.15 % change on previous year -28.56 % change on previous year 44.41 % change on previous year 10
1990s 11.23 % change on previous year -12.56 % change on previous year 48.39 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.14 % change on previous year -19.89 % change on previous year 24.06 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.96 % change on previous year -15.7 % change on previous year 21.91 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 110 United States 1.86 % change on previous year compare
  2. 111 Central African Republic 1.73 % change on previous year compare
  3. 112 Malaysia 1.52 % change on previous year compare
  4. 114 Czechia 1.15 % change on previous year compare
  5. 115 United Kingdom 1.09 % change on previous year compare
  6. 116 Japan 0.9195 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Uruguay?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Uruguay was 1.36 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 48.39 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was -28.56 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does Uruguay rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
Uruguay ranks 113th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 113.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
173 places, 10,108 data points, 1961–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.