Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Malta
Malta: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 2.07 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Malta, 1970–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malta is 2.07, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malta peaked at 2.19 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0374, in 1973.
Malta ranks 159th 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 … Domestic in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0467 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0429 | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 0.0379 | -11.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0374 | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0524 | +40.2% |
| 1975 | 0.063 | +20.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0909 | +44.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1008 | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 0.1014 | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 0.1314 | +29.6% |
| 1980 | 0.1463 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 0.1774 | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 0.2018 | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 0.2212 | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 0.2125 | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 0.2115 | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 0.2056 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 0.2579 | +25.4% |
| 1988 | 0.2796 | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 0.3166 | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 0.3909 | +23.4% |
| 1991 | 0.4018 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 0.4048 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 0.4651 | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 0.5125 | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6434 | +25.5% |
| 1996 | 0.6782 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 0.6547 | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 0.7091 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 0.6727 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 0.7756 | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 0.7427 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 0.5699 | -23.3% |
| 2003 | 0.7812 | +37.1% |
| 2004 | 0.8226 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 0.9042 | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9734 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 1.08 | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 1.05 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 0.9642 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 1.25 | +29.5% |
| 2011 | 1.01 | -19.0% |
| 2012 | 1.07 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.13 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 1.17 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2 | +70.8% |
| 2016 | 2.19 | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 2.07 | -5.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 2.07 is below the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 2% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malta's 2.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 257.37, 1% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0705 | 0.0374 | 0.1314 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.223 | 0.1463 | 0.3166 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5533 | 0.3909 | 0.7091 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8666 | 0.5699 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 1.01 | 2.19 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More economy & growth data for Malta
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0128 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 611.63 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.5772 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0093 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 446.61 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malta?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Malta was 2.07 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0374 in 1973.
- How does Malta rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Malta ranks 159th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.