Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Panama
Panama: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 20.93 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Panama, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Panama recorded 20.93 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in 2019.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 210.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Panama peaked at 21.09 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.2144, in 1970.
That places Panama 126th 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 prices in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.2144 | — |
| 1971 | 0.2463 | +14.9% |
| 1972 | 0.2887 | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 0.3329 | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 0.3709 | +11.4% |
| 1975 | 0.4162 | +12.2% |
| 1976 | 0.4611 | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 0.3892 | -15.6% |
| 1978 | 0.5242 | +34.7% |
| 1979 | 0.5604 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 0.6733 | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 0.8772 | +30.3% |
| 1982 | 0.9439 | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 0.7184 | -23.9% |
| 1984 | 0.5773 | -19.6% |
| 1985 | 0.6657 | +15.3% |
| 1986 | 0.7813 | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 0.9137 | +16.9% |
| 1988 | 0.3592 | -60.7% |
| 1989 | 0.2639 | -26.5% |
| 1990 | 0.3966 | +50.3% |
| 1991 | 0.7465 | +88.2% |
| 1992 | 1.03 | +38.2% |
| 1993 | 1.42 | +37.2% |
| 1994 | 1.56 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 1.76 | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 1.73 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 1.85 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 2.18 | +17.6% |
| 1999 | 2.32 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 2.25 | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 1.57 | -30.2% |
| 2002 | 1.42 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 1.9 | +33.9% |
| 2004 | 2.07 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 2.32 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 2.8 | +20.5% |
| 2007 | 5.28 | +88.7% |
| 2008 | 7.05 | +33.5% |
| 2009 | 6.74 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 7.13 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 8.09 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 10.86 | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 13.05 | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 16.52 | +26.6% |
| 2015 | 18.34 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 17.7 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 20.8 | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 21.09 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 20.93 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3804 | 0.2144 | 0.5604 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6774 | 0.2639 | 0.9439 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 0.3966 | 2.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.34 | 1.42 | 7.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.45 | 7.13 | 21.09 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More economy & growth data for Panama
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 13,098 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 0.1934 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9754 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 19,303 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.9754 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 19,303 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Panama?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Panama was 20.93 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 21.09 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2144 in 1970.
- How does Panama rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Panama ranks 126th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 50 observations, free to reuse under IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
About this data
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.