Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector … Private Purchasing in Myanmar
Myanmar: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector … Private Purchasing was 48.87 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
48.87
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
58th
of 173 countries
All-time high
49.94
in 2017
All-time low
0.1716
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Myanmar, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Myanmar stood at 48.87.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 216.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Myanmar peaked at 49.94 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1716, in 1960.
That places Myanmar 58th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 … Private Purchasing in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.1716 | — |
| 1961 | 0.1785 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 0.1856 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 0.1931 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 0.2008 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0.2088 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 0.2172 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 0.2258 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.2349 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.2443 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 0.2914 | +19.3% |
| 1971 | 0.312 | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 0.2557 | -18.0% |
| 1973 | 0.221 | -13.6% |
| 1974 | 0.2271 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 0.2535 | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 0.3424 | +35.1% |
| 1977 | 0.4692 | +37.0% |
| 1978 | 0.58 | +23.6% |
| 1979 | 0.6237 | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 0.6592 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 0.7492 | +13.6% |
| 1982 | 0.7562 | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 0.6923 | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 0.673 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 0.6623 | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 0.6195 | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 0.5071 | -18.2% |
| 1988 | 0.4639 | -8.5% |
| 1989 | 0.599 | +29.1% |
| 1990 | 0.7061 | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 0.7217 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 0.7627 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 0.8953 | +17.4% |
| 1994 | 1.13 | +26.1% |
| 1995 | 1.41 | +25.1% |
| 1996 | 1.62 | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 1.76 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 1.73 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 2.09 | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 2.46 | +17.4% |
| 2001 | 2.68 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 3.24 | +20.8% |
| 2003 | 3.93 | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 4.16 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 4.66 | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 6.12 | +31.1% |
| 2007 | 7.91 | +29.3% |
| 2008 | 10.33 | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 15.42 | +49.2% |
| 2010 | 20.93 | +35.7% |
| 2011 | 28.58 | +36.6% |
| 2012 | 32.37 | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 34.82 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 39.79 | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 44.16 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 48.5 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 49.94 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 49 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 48.87 | -0.3% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 48.87 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.1, 6.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 48.87 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.19, 63% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2061 | 0.1716 | 0.2443 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3576 | 0.221 | 0.6237 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6382 | 0.4639 | 0.7562 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.28 | 0.7061 | 2.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.09 | 2.46 | 15.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.7 | 20.93 | 49.94 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -64.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.01 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -66.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Myanmar?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Myanmar was 48.87 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 49.94 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1716 in 1960.
- How does Myanmar rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Myanmar ranks 58th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.