Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Gambia
Gambia: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 10.49 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Gambia, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gambia stood at 10.49.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 233.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gambia peaked at 10.9 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0177, in 1972.
Gambia ranks 135th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0283 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0339 | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 0.0177 | -47.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0295 | +66.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0277 | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 0.0492 | +77.8% |
| 1976 | 0.1077 | +118.8% |
| 1977 | 0.1342 | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 0.1184 | -11.8% |
| 1979 | 0.1259 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1402 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 0.1 | -28.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0916 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 0.1415 | +54.6% |
| 1984 | 0.1935 | +36.7% |
| 1985 | 0.2283 | +18.0% |
| 1986 | 0.209 | -8.5% |
| 1987 | 0.4734 | +126.5% |
| 1988 | 0.8667 | +83.1% |
| 1989 | 1.08 | +24.1% |
| 1990 | 1.12 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 1.26 | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 1.61 | +28.5% |
| 1993 | 1.48 | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 1.3 | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 1.52 | +17.2% |
| 1996 | 1.81 | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 1.44 | -20.4% |
| 1998 | 1.68 | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 1.69 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 1.77 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 2.75 | +55.2% |
| 2002 | 5.34 | +94.3% |
| 2003 | 3.7 | -30.6% |
| 2004 | 3.15 | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 2.97 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 3.31 | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 3.81 | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 3.48 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 3.15 | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 3.11 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 3.23 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 3.77 | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 4.84 | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 5.75 | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 8.35 | +45.2% |
| 2016 | 10.9 | +30.5% |
| 2017 | 8.13 | -25.4% |
| 2018 | 8.67 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 10.49 | +21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0673 | 0.0177 | 0.1342 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3519 | 0.0916 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.49 | 1.12 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.34 | 1.77 | 5.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.72 | 3.11 | 10.9 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3373 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 309.98 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -60.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -69.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 33.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 17.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 15,724 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Gambia was 10.49 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9 in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0177 in 1972.
- How does Gambia rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Gambia ranks 135th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.