Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Uruguay
Uruguay: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 12.39 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Uruguay, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Uruguay stood at 12.39 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 66.9% on the previous year and up 694.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Uruguay peaked at 152.21 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -7.21 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Uruguay 52nd out of 174 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, Current prices in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 29.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 94.49 % change on previous year | +220.3% |
| 1973 | 102.18 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 71.09 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1975 | 61.99 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1976 | 33.78 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1977 | 60.43 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 1978 | 45.39 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1979 | 83.25 % change on previous year | +83.4% |
| 1980 | 52.09 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1981 | 46.16 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1982 | 9.95 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1983 | 125.39 % change on previous year | +1160.2% |
| 1984 | 14.23 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1985 | 71.49 % change on previous year | +402.4% |
| 1986 | 88.12 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1987 | 122.67 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 1988 | 75.8 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1989 | 61.25 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1990 | 141.97 % change on previous year | +131.8% |
| 1991 | 110.59 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1992 | 152.21 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 1993 | 46.96 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1994 | 43.37 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 40.69 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 42.84 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 33.6 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1998 | 19.16 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1999 | -7.21 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 2000 | -7.19 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2001 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2002 | -4 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 15.69 % change on previous year | -492.2% |
| 2004 | 38.41 % change on previous year | +144.9% |
| 2005 | 28.28 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2006 | 22.62 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 15.14 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2008 | 26.44 % change on previous year | +74.6% |
| 2009 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2010 | 20.9 % change on previous year | -1102.6% |
| 2011 | 21.36 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 32.82 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 2013 | 8.95 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2014 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2015 | 0.5521 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2016 | 8.13 % change on previous year | +1371.9% |
| 2017 | -6.82 % change on previous year | -183.9% |
| 2018 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 2019 | 12.39 % change on previous year | +66.9% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 12.39 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.87 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 12.39 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.81 % change on previous year, 2.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Uruguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1371.9% | 0.5521 % change on previous year | 8.13 % change on previous year |
| 1983 | +1160.2% | 9.95 % change on previous year | 125.39 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +1102.6% | -2.08 % change on previous year | 20.9 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | +492.2% | -4 % change on previous year | 15.69 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64.68 % change on previous year | 29.5 % change on previous year | 102.18 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 66.72 % change on previous year | 9.95 % change on previous year | 125.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.42 % change on previous year | -7.21 % change on previous year | 152.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.97 % change on previous year | -7.19 % change on previous year | 38.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.18 % change on previous year | -6.82 % change on previous year | 32.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Uruguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.9316 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0037 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 93.94 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0113 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 285.07 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Uruguay?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Uruguay was 12.39 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 152.21 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.21 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Uruguay rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Uruguay ranks 52nd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 694.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.