Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Gabon
Gabon: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 1,851 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Gabon, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gabon is 1,851, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gabon peaked at 2,606 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 26.82, in 1970.
That places Gabon 44th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 26.82 | — |
| 1971 | 29.44 | +9.8% |
| 1972 | 42.38 | +44.0% |
| 1973 | 35.68 | -15.8% |
| 1974 | 102.39 | +187.0% |
| 1975 | 147.69 | +44.2% |
| 1976 | 290.83 | +96.9% |
| 1977 | 191.91 | -34.0% |
| 1978 | 153.09 | -20.2% |
| 1979 | 114.06 | -25.5% |
| 1980 | 208.77 | +83.0% |
| 1981 | 290.62 | +39.2% |
| 1982 | 310.85 | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 390.39 | +25.6% |
| 1984 | 383.21 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 533.54 | +39.2% |
| 1986 | 419.16 | -21.4% |
| 1987 | 285.53 | -31.9% |
| 1988 | 325.14 | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 267.52 | -17.7% |
| 1990 | 267.52 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 310.86 | +16.2% |
| 1992 | 237.51 | -23.6% |
| 1993 | 258.97 | +9.0% |
| 1994 | 339 | +30.9% |
| 1995 | 407.39 | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 373.35 | -8.4% |
| 1997 | 526.39 | +41.0% |
| 1998 | 574.12 | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 539.52 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 617.62 | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 748.1 | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 940.61 | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 806.49 | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 794.3 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 895.43 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 1,039 | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 1,187 | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 1,411 | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 1,370 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 1,510 | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 1,441 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,555 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 1,411 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 2,606 | +84.7% |
| 2015 | 2,130 | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 1,925 | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 1,767 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 1,808 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,851 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 113.43 | 26.82 | 290.83 | 10 |
| 1980s | 341.47 | 208.77 | 533.54 | 10 |
| 1990s | 383.46 | 237.51 | 574.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 980.96 | 617.62 | 1,411 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,801 | 1,411 | 2,606 | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 17.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4234 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 3,499 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 13.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 246.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 2.04 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3135 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gabon?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gabon was 1,851 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 2,606 in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.82 in 1970.
- How does Gabon rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Gabon ranks 44th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.