Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Germany
Germany: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 666.67 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Germany, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Germany is 666.67, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Germany peaked at 666.67 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42.29, in 1960.
Germany ranks 65th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42.29 | — |
| 1961 | 47.6 | +12.6% |
| 1962 | 51.81 | +8.8% |
| 1963 | 52.73 | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 58.67 | +11.3% |
| 1965 | 63.66 | +8.5% |
| 1966 | 66.04 | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 60.9 | -7.8% |
| 1968 | 63.33 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 73.9 | +16.7% |
| 1970 | 90.6 | +22.6% |
| 1971 | 104.46 | +15.3% |
| 1972 | 113.37 | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 120.06 | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 110.58 | -7.9% |
| 1975 | 108.75 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 118.5 | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 131.21 | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 144.68 | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 165.31 | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 184.15 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 185.51 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 183.67 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 196.59 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 203.52 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 209.31 | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 217.49 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 225.04 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 240.92 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 267.68 | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 306.55 | +14.5% |
| 1991 | 345.85 | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 370.51 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 363.62 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 385.15 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 394.28 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 392.42 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 396.79 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 409.24 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 420.41 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 436.2 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 423.24 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 393.53 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 384.48 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 383.48 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 388.94 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 422.55 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 452.69 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 461.24 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 411.67 | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 437.76 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 483.93 | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 498.22 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 500.14 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 527 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 539.48 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 565.03 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 594.85 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 632.64 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 666.67 | +5.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 666.67 is above the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 5.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Germany's 666.67 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148.39, 4.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58.09 | 42.29 | 73.9 | 10 |
| 1970s | 120.75 | 90.6 | 165.31 | 10 |
| 1980s | 211.39 | 183.67 | 267.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 378.48 | 306.55 | 420.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 415.8 | 383.48 | 461.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 544.57 | 437.76 | 666.67 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Germany?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Germany was 666.67 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 666.67 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.29 in 1960.
- How does Germany rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Germany ranks 65th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.