Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 338.17 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Kingdom, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom is 338.17, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom peaked at 338.17 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.23, in 1960.
That places United Kingdom 80th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.23 | — |
| 1961 | 3.72 | +15.0% |
| 1962 | 3.91 | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 4.23 | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 4.92 | +16.1% |
| 1965 | 5.41 | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 5.61 | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 5.93 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 6.91 | +16.5% |
| 1969 | 7.37 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 8.99 | +21.9% |
| 1971 | 10.48 | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 12.02 | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 14.1 | +17.3% |
| 1974 | 15.92 | +12.9% |
| 1975 | 17.93 | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 20.8 | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 25.05 | +20.4% |
| 1978 | 31.22 | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 39.58 | +26.8% |
| 1980 | 45.3 | +14.4% |
| 1981 | 48.67 | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 54.03 | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 57.87 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 65.16 | +12.6% |
| 1985 | 72.39 | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 76.63 | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 92.47 | +20.7% |
| 1988 | 115.9 | +25.3% |
| 1989 | 132.97 | +14.7% |
| 1990 | 135 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 125.97 | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 118.28 | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 119.3 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 122.72 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 129.06 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 150.17 | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 146.6 | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 157.84 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 164.09 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 177.21 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 181.15 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 186.73 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 190.99 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 194.34 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 220.58 | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 222.52 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 239.23 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 231.25 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 197.61 | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 205 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 209.38 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 222.28 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 238.33 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 259.33 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 280.37 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 301.37 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 317.12 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 324.13 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 338.17 | +4.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 338.17 is above the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 2.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 338.17 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148.39, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.12 | 3.23 | 7.37 | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.61 | 8.99 | 39.58 | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.14 | 45.3 | 132.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 136.9 | 118.28 | 164.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 204.16 | 177.21 | 239.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 269.55 | 205 | 338.17 | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom was 338.17 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 338.17 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.23 in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United Kingdom ranks 80th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.