Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Belgium
Belgium: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 102.57 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Belgium, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Belgium stood at 102.57. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Belgium peaked at 102.57 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.07, in 1960.
That places Belgium 101st 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 … Domestic in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.07 | — |
| 1961 | 3.51 | +14.2% |
| 1962 | 3.84 | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 3.97 | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 4.75 | +19.7% |
| 1965 | 5.32 | +12.0% |
| 1966 | 5.81 | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 6.15 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 6.05 | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 6.66 | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 7.89 | +18.6% |
| 1971 | 8.1 | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 8.66 | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 10.09 | +16.5% |
| 1974 | 12.51 | +24.0% |
| 1975 | 13.24 | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 14.37 | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 15.08 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 16.23 | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 16.12 | -0.7% |
| 1980 | 17.78 | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 15.5 | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 16.06 | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 15.88 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 17.7 | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 19.64 | +10.9% |
| 1986 | 20.74 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 22.62 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 27.01 | +19.4% |
| 1989 | 33.19 | +22.9% |
| 1990 | 37.48 | +12.9% |
| 1991 | 36.27 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 37.41 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 36.61 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 37.56 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 40.04 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 40.95 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 44.23 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 45.89 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 48.02 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 51.67 | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 53.64 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 51.05 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 51.87 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 57.77 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 62.35 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 66.49 | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 73.34 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 77.71 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 71.03 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 72.24 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 77.68 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 79.21 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 78.07 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 81.66 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 85.3 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 89.74 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 92.9 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 97.17 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 102.57 | +5.6% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 102.57 is below the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 102.57 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148.39, 69% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.91 | 3.07 | 6.66 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.23 | 7.89 | 16.23 | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.61 | 15.5 | 33.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.45 | 36.27 | 48.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.69 | 51.05 | 77.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.65 | 72.24 | 102.57 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 98 United Arab Emirates 124.24 compare
- 99 Honduras 115.81 compare
- 100 North Macedonia 108.82 compare
- 102 Djibouti 102.09 compare
- 103 Singapore 95.31 compare
- 104 Mauritania 91.96 compare
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0205 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Belgium?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Belgium was 102.57 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 102.57 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.07 in 1960.
- How does Belgium rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Belgium ranks 101st out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.