Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 647.15 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Ethiopia, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Ethiopia is 647.15, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 28.5% on the previous year and up 1,738.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Ethiopia peaked at 647.15 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.3016, in 1976.
Ethiopia ranks 66th of 174 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, Current … Domestic in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.3033 | — |
| 1971 | 0.3281 | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 0.357 | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 0.337 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 0.3249 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 0.3431 | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 0.3016 | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 0.332 | +10.1% |
| 1978 | 0.3228 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 0.4137 | +28.1% |
| 1980 | 0.5055 | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 0.5456 | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 0.6402 | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 0.6626 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 1.08 | +62.7% |
| 1985 | 1.02 | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 1.11 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 1.36 | +22.9% |
| 1988 | 1.85 | +35.8% |
| 1989 | 0.9688 | -47.5% |
| 1990 | 1.19 | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 1.23 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.38 | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 2.79 | +102.1% |
| 1994 | 2.43 | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 3.99 | +64.2% |
| 1996 | 4.41 | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 5.25 | +19.2% |
| 1998 | 7.65 | +45.6% |
| 1999 | 8.83 | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 8.29 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 7.78 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 8.36 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 7.9 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 10.71 | +35.6% |
| 2005 | 11.07 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 12.83 | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 14.36 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 20.25 | +41.0% |
| 2009 | 35.21 | +73.8% |
| 2010 | 36.01 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 71.65 | +99.0% |
| 2012 | 134.91 | +88.3% |
| 2013 | 136.72 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 219.57 | +60.6% |
| 2015 | 299.69 | +36.5% |
| 2016 | 346.49 | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 456.33 | +31.7% |
| 2018 | 503.55 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 647.15 | +28.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 647.15 is above the median for low income countries, which is 647.15, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 647.15 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 506.27, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3363 | 0.3016 | 0.4137 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9728 | 0.5055 | 1.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.91 | 1.19 | 8.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.68 | 7.78 | 35.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 285.21 | 36.01 | 647.15 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0318 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4608 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -16.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Ethiopia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Ethiopia was 647.15 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 647.15 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3016 in 1976.
- How does Ethiopia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Ethiopia ranks 66th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,738.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.