Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Eswatini
Eswatini: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 0.52 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
0.52
Change on year
down 31.4%
World rank
159th
of 173 countries
All-time high
1.23
in 1998
All-time low
0.0934
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Eswatini, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Eswatini is 0.52, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 31.4% on the previous year and up 67.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Eswatini peaked at 1.23 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0934, in 1960.
That places Eswatini 159th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0934 | — |
| 1961 | 0.0972 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 0.101 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 0.1051 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 0.1093 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0.1137 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 0.1182 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 0.1229 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1278 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.133 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1127 | -15.2% |
| 1971 | 0.1268 | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 0.1474 | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 0.1947 | +32.1% |
| 1974 | 0.2439 | +25.2% |
| 1975 | 0.2778 | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 0.3405 | +22.6% |
| 1977 | 0.3896 | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 0.4416 | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 0.5737 | +29.9% |
| 1980 | 0.4898 | -14.6% |
| 1981 | 0.5194 | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 0.5053 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 0.9077 | +79.6% |
| 1984 | 0.8441 | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 0.5186 | -38.6% |
| 1986 | 0.3976 | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 0.8449 | +112.5% |
| 1988 | 1.11 | +31.2% |
| 1989 | 1.16 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 1.02 | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 0.9522 | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 0.8801 | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 1 | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 1.07 | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 1.16 | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 1.09 | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 1.16 | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 1.23 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 0.7546 | -38.5% |
| 2000 | 0.6614 | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7194 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 0.6527 | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 0.6096 | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5924 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 0.5279 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 0.5223 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 0.4462 | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 0.3604 | -19.2% |
| 2009 | 0.3108 | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 0.4096 | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 0.4513 | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 0.4731 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.4534 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 0.4031 | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3931 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 0.3316 | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 0.3852 | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 0.7579 | +96.7% |
| 2019 | 0.52 | -31.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1122 | 0.0934 | 0.133 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2849 | 0.1127 | 0.5737 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7292 | 0.3976 | 1.16 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 | 0.7546 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5403 | 0.3108 | 0.7194 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4578 | 0.3316 | 0.7579 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 156 Lesotho 0.6811 compare
- 157 Barbados 0.6245 compare
- 158 Antigua and Barbuda 0.5616 compare
- 160 Central African Republic 0.4914 compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 0.4218 compare
- 162 Sierra Leone 0.4134 compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9702 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,986 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 14.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 59,952 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -12.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.15 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 586.56 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -13.51 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Eswatini?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Eswatini was 0.52 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 1.23 in 1998.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0934 in 1960.
- How does Eswatini rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Eswatini ranks 159th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. 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.