Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zambia
Zambia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 12.36 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
12.36
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
88th
of 173 countries
All-time high
14.37
in 2017
All-time low
0.2802
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Zambia, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia stood at 12.36.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia peaked at 14.37 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.2802, in 1960.
Zambia ranks 88th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.2802 | — |
| 1961 | 0.2914 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 0.3031 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 0.3152 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 0.3278 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0.3409 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 0.3546 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 0.3688 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.3835 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.3989 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 0.4148 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 0.4314 | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 0.4487 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 0.4666 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 0.4853 | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 0.5047 | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 0.5249 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 0.5459 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 0.5677 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 0.5904 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 0.6174 | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 0.6421 | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 0.6678 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 0.6945 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 0.7223 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 0.7512 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 0.7812 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 0.8124 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 0.8449 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 0.8787 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 0.9139 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 0.9504 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 0.8285 | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 1.1 | +32.6% |
| 1994 | 0.6575 | -40.1% |
| 1995 | 0.9485 | +44.3% |
| 1996 | 1.13 | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 1.32 | +17.0% |
| 1998 | 1.62 | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 2 | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 2.45 | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 2.72 | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 3.13 | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 4.01 | +28.0% |
| 2004 | 4.2 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 4.35 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 5.31 | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 6.12 | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 6.92 | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 7.07 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 7.4 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 8.16 | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 7.12 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 8.43 | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 10.4 | +23.4% |
| 2015 | 13.3 | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 13.3 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 14.37 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 11.82 | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 12.36 | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3365 | 0.2802 | 0.3989 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.498 | 0.4148 | 0.5904 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7412 | 0.6174 | 0.8787 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.15 | 0.6575 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.63 | 2.45 | 7.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.67 | 7.12 | 14.37 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More economy & growth data for Zambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.92 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,898 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 5.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 15.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9647 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 1,271 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 24.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 31,945 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Zambia was 12.36 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.37 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2802 in 1960.
- How does Zambia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Zambia ranks 88th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.