Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 338.17 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 338.17 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.23, in 1960.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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% |
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 |
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- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 9,564 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 8.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3186 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 18,352 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.23 in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.