Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 124.24 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
124.24
Change on year
up 27.1%
World rank
98th
of 174 countries
All-time high
171.29
in 2012
All-time low
0.7878
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2019

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates is 124.24, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 27.1% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates peaked at 171.29 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.7878, in 1970.

That places United Arab Emirates 98th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency in United Arab Emirates, 1970 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1970 0.7878
1971 1.15 +46.3%
1972 1.76 +53.1%
1973 2.17 +22.9%
1974 4.21 +94.3%
1975 12.35 +193.2%
1976 16.98 +37.5%
1977 23.23 +36.8%
1978 26.39 +13.6%
1979 29.12 +10.3%
1980 30.87 +6.0%
1981 31.37 +1.6%
1982 32.44 +3.4%
1983 32.42 -0.0%
1984 29.82 -8.0%
1985 25.04 -16.0%
1986 23.93 -4.4%
1987 20.79 -13.1%
1988 21.4 +2.9%
1989 22.91 +7.1%
1990 24.68 +7.7%
1991 26.41 +7.0%
1992 30.51 +15.5%
1993 31.54 +3.4%
1994 32.47 +3.0%
1995 37.65 +15.9%
1996 37.07 -1.5%
1997 38.43 +3.7%
1998 35.45 -7.8%
1999 40.45 +14.1%
2000 48.4 +19.6%
2001 46.09 -4.8%
2002 49.48 +7.4%
2003 54.83 +10.8%
2004 57.14 +4.2%
2005 74.39 +30.2%
2006 87.75 +18.0%
2007 157 +78.9%
2008 156.58 -0.3%
2009 148.96 -4.9%
2010 157.8 +5.9%
2011 165.01 +4.6%
2012 171.29 +3.8%
2013 141.27 -17.5%
2014 154.86 +9.6%
2015 161.64 +4.4%
2016 170.6 +5.5%
2017 106.42 -37.6%
2018 97.78 -8.1%
2019 124.24 +27.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.81 0.7878 29.12 10
1980s 27.1 20.79 32.44 10
1990s 33.47 24.68 40.45 10
2000s 88.06 46.09 157 10
2010s 145.09 97.78 171.29 10

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  5. 100 North Macedonia 108.82 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Arab Emirates was 124.24 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 171.29 in 2012.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7878 in 1970.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
United Arab Emirates ranks 98th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
174 places, 7,964 data points, 1960–2019
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