Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia
Gambia: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector was 42.06 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia stood at 42.06 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.3% on the previous year and up 364.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia peaked at 42.06 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 66.60 million current LCU, in 1982.
Gambia ranks 65th of 105 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 in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 68.05 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 66.60 million current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 68.40 million current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 89.70 million current LCU | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 100.10 million current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 116.25 million current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1987 | 161.05 million current LCU | +38.5% |
| 1988 | 186.70 million current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1989 | 301.05 million current LCU | +61.2% |
| 1990 | 372.55 million current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2013 | 4.77 billion current LCU | +1179.8% |
| 2014 | 6.03 billion current LCU | +26.5% |
| 2015 | 9.06 billion current LCU | +50.2% |
| 2016 | 11.46 billion current LCU | +26.4% |
| 2017 | 11.43 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 12.06 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 16.37 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 2020 | 24.63 billion current LCU | +50.5% |
| 2021 | 21.11 billion current LCU | -14.3% |
| 2022 | 23.02 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 25.87 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 31.55 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 2025 | 42.06 billion current LCU | +33.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 128.66 million current LCU | 66.60 million current LCU | 301.05 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 372.55 million current LCU | 372.55 million current LCU | 372.55 million current LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | 10.17 billion current LCU | 4.77 billion current LCU | 16.37 billion current LCU | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.04 billion current LCU | 21.11 billion current LCU | 42.06 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.01 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 926.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 7.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9869 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 907.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 70.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Gambia was 42.06 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.06 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.60 million current LCU in 1982.
- How does Gambia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
- Gambia ranks 65th out of 105 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 364.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.