Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in France

France: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 485.69 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
485.69
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
71st
of 174 countries
All-time high
485.69
in 2019
All-time low
8.13
in 1960
Years of data
60
1960–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in France, 1960–2019

0100200300400500196019892019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

France recorded 485.69 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in France peaked at 485.69 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.13, in 1960.

That places France 71st 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency in France, 1960 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1960 8.13
1961 9.36 +15.1%
1962 10.21 +9.1%
1963 11.81 +15.6%
1964 13.41 +13.5%
1965 14.54 +8.4%
1966 16.21 +11.4%
1967 17.76 +9.6%
1968 19.69 +10.9%
1969 22.75 +15.5%
1970 25.17 +10.6%
1971 28.69 +14.0%
1972 32.59 +13.6%
1973 38.11 +16.9%
1974 45.51 +19.4%
1975 47.09 +3.5%
1976 53.55 +13.7%
1977 59.16 +10.5%
1978 66.72 +12.8%
1979 76.22 +14.2%
1980 90.12 +18.2%
1981 98.77 +9.6%
1982 109.31 +10.7%
1983 114.65 +4.9%
1984 120.8 +5.4%
1985 127.65 +5.7%
1986 137.73 +7.9%
1987 149.2 +8.3%
1988 166.07 +11.3%
1989 184.82 +11.3%
1990 196.24 +6.2%
1991 199.62 +1.7%
1992 194.88 -2.4%
1993 183.29 -5.9%
1994 187.61 +2.4%
1995 193.19 +3.0%
1996 196.4 +1.7%
1997 202.6 +3.2%
1998 218.75 +8.0%
1999 238.16 +8.9%
2000 258.83 +8.7%
2001 270.73 +4.6%
2002 271.31 +0.2%
2003 278.15 +2.5%
2004 294.26 +5.8%
2005 311.88 +6.0%
2006 340.88 +9.3%
2007 372.35 +9.2%
2008 390.45 +4.9%
2009 344.52 -11.8%
2010 357.27 +3.7%
2011 379.79 +6.3%
2012 385.25 +1.4%
2013 383.48 -0.5%
2014 389.91 +1.7%
2015 396.89 +1.8%
2016 410.72 +3.5%
2017 440.27 +7.2%
2018 460.68 +4.6%
2019 485.69 +5.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.39 8.13 22.75 10
1970s 47.28 25.17 76.22 10
1980s 129.91 90.12 184.82 10
1990s 201.07 183.29 238.16 10
2000s 313.34 258.83 390.45 10
2010s 408.99 357.27 485.69 10

Countries ranked near France

  1. 68 Togo 506.27 compare
  2. 69 Iceland 503.65 compare
  3. 70 Egypt 488.56 compare
  4. 72 Denmark 436.07 compare
  5. 73 Canada 420.65 compare
  6. 74 Hong Kong 401.52 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in France?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in France was 485.69 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 485.69 in 2019.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 8.13 in 1960.
How does France rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
France ranks 71st out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
174 places, 7,964 data points, 1960–2019
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