Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 3,284 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Sri Lanka, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3,284 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in 2019. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 259.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sri Lanka peaked at 3,284 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.84, in 1971.
Sri Lanka ranks 39th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.92 | — |
| 1971 | 1.84 | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 2.01 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 2.22 | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 2.3 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 2.64 | +15.1% |
| 1976 | 3.06 | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 3.35 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 6.84 | +104.0% |
| 1979 | 11.42 | +66.8% |
| 1980 | 18.87 | +65.3% |
| 1981 | 21.42 | +13.5% |
| 1982 | 25.4 | +18.6% |
| 1983 | 28.49 | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 30.58 | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 32.79 | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 32.6 | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 36.5 | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 39.24 | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 41.44 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 57.93 | +39.8% |
| 1991 | 76.41 | +31.9% |
| 1992 | 90.19 | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 109.6 | +21.5% |
| 1994 | 139.29 | +27.1% |
| 1995 | 156.84 | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 186.49 | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 213.01 | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 242.49 | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 268.81 | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 300.13 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 274.93 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 308.1 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 340.42 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 449.37 | +32.0% |
| 2005 | 513.95 | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 668.84 | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 769.39 | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 924.34 | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 913.47 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,216 | +33.1% |
| 2011 | 1,600 | +31.6% |
| 2012 | 2,172 | +35.8% |
| 2013 | 2,427 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 2,383 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 2,317 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 2,706 | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 2,981 | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 3,160 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 3,284 | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.76 | 1.84 | 11.42 | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.74 | 18.87 | 41.44 | 10 |
| 1990s | 154.11 | 57.93 | 268.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 546.29 | 274.93 | 924.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,425 | 1,216 | 3,284 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 36 Philippines 3,954 compare
- 37 United States of America 3,714 compare
- 38 Taiwan, China 3,657 compare
- 40 Senegal 2,976 compare
- 41 Sierra Leone 2,885 compare
- 42 Thailand 2,849 compare
More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -8.07 Percent per annum (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP -7.82 Percent per annum (2022)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1712 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 856.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 51.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 257,658 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1469 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 734.8 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 99,888 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 9.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sri Lanka?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Sri Lanka was 3,284 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3,284 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 in 1971.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Sri Lanka ranks 39th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 259.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.