Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 469.25 in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
469.25
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
11th
of 173 countries
All-time high
469.25
in 2019
All-time low
94.88
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2019

100200300400500196019892019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 469.25, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 43.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 469.25 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 94.88, in 1960.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1960 94.88
1961 104.68 +10.3%
1962 108.01 +3.2%
1963 111.26 +3.0%
1964 127.22 +14.3%
1965 135.28 +6.3%
1966 130.96 -3.2%
1967 138.91 +6.1%
1968 156.77 +12.9%
1969 155.61 -0.7%
1970 162.69 +4.6%
1971 181.05 +11.3%
1972 194.8 +7.6%
1973 192.91 -1.0%
1974 177.99 -7.7%
1975 168.51 -5.3%
1976 171.69 +1.9%
1977 184.06 +7.2%
1978 205.27 +11.5%
1979 227.67 +10.9%
1980 215.45 -5.4%
1981 207.63 -3.6%
1982 220.96 +6.4%
1983 230.44 +4.3%
1984 243.38 +5.6%
1985 248.78 +2.2%
1986 242.25 -2.6%
1987 277.42 +14.5%
1988 331.86 +19.6%
1989 339.44 +2.3%
1990 319.18 -6.0%
1991 289.81 -9.2%
1992 279.67 -3.5%
1993 281.16 +0.5%
1994 285 +1.4%
1995 287.67 +0.9%
1996 318.7 +10.8%
1997 316.94 -0.6%
1998 341.13 +7.6%
1999 347.44 +1.8%
2000 365.19 +5.1%
2001 365.79 +0.2%
2002 372.93 +2.0%
2003 378.61 +1.5%
2004 375.73 -0.8%
2005 418.79 +11.5%
2006 406.38 -3.0%
2007 424.03 +4.3%
2008 390.55 -7.9%
2009 328.05 -16.0%
2010 343.47 +4.7%
2011 344.14 +0.2%
2012 358.36 +4.1%
2013 377.33 +5.3%
2014 402.73 +6.7%
2015 429.44 +6.6%
2016 451.55 +5.1%
2017 463.23 +2.6%
2018 464.17 +0.2%
2019 469.25 +1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 126.36 94.88 156.77 10
1970s 186.66 162.69 227.67 10
1980s 255.76 207.63 339.44 10
1990s 306.67 279.67 347.44 10
2000s 382.61 328.05 424.03 10
2010s 410.37 343.47 469.25 10

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 8 Republic of Korea 524.17 compare
  2. 9 Russian Federation 517.34 compare
  3. 10 Türkiye 510.67 compare
  4. 12 Brazil 430.99 compare
  5. 13 Italy 402.28 compare
  6. 14 Mexico 361.13 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 469.25 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 469.25 in 2019.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 94.88 in 1960.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017
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