Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Macao
Macao: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 46.52 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Macao, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Macao is 46.52, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.0% on the previous year and up 67.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Macao peaked at 79.6 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1578, in 1970.
That places Macao 119th 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 … Domestic in Macao, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.1578 | — |
| 1971 | 0.1857 | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 0.2186 | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 0.2574 | +17.7% |
| 1974 | 0.3029 | +17.7% |
| 1975 | 0.3565 | +17.7% |
| 1976 | 0.42 | +17.8% |
| 1977 | 0.4938 | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 0.5815 | +17.8% |
| 1979 | 0.6867 | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 0.8023 | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 0.9495 | +18.4% |
| 1982 | 1.13 | +19.1% |
| 1983 | 1.28 | +13.1% |
| 1984 | 1.58 | +23.2% |
| 1985 | 1.68 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 2.2 | +30.8% |
| 1987 | 2.7 | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 3.22 | +19.5% |
| 1989 | 3.87 | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 4.53 | +17.0% |
| 1991 | 6.2 | +36.9% |
| 1992 | 9.52 | +53.5% |
| 1993 | 10.93 | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 12.08 | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 11.33 | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 8.33 | -26.5% |
| 1997 | 8.36 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 6.83 | -18.3% |
| 1999 | 6.4 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 4.34 | -32.1% |
| 2001 | 4.2 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 4.31 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 6.39 | +48.4% |
| 2004 | 9.77 | +53.0% |
| 2005 | 19.99 | +104.5% |
| 2006 | 34.53 | +72.7% |
| 2007 | 49.63 | +43.7% |
| 2008 | 46.84 | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 27.86 | -40.5% |
| 2010 | 23.13 | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 27.35 | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 32.61 | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 47.51 | +45.7% |
| 2014 | 75.76 | +59.4% |
| 2015 | 79.6 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 69.33 | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 66.74 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 58.19 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 46.52 | -20.0% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 46.52 is below the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 35% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Macao's 46.52 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,401, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3661 | 0.1578 | 0.6867 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.94 | 0.8023 | 3.87 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.45 | 4.53 | 12.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.79 | 4.2 | 49.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.67 | 23.13 | 79.6 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Macao
More economy & growth data for Macao
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0251 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,806 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.89 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 65.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0382 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,753 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5885 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 44,668 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Macao?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Macao was 46.52 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 79.6 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1578 in 1970.
- How does Macao rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Macao ranks 119th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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.