Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United States of America
United States of America: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 3,714 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United States of America, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United States of America recorded 3,714 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in 2019. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 80.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United States of America peaked at 3,714 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 71.59, in 1961.
That places United States of America 37th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72.57 | — |
| 1961 | 71.59 | -1.4% |
| 1962 | 79.02 | +10.4% |
| 1963 | 87.23 | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 97.48 | +11.8% |
| 1965 | 110.41 | +13.3% |
| 1966 | 119.5 | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 120.19 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 135.72 | +12.9% |
| 1969 | 153.98 | +13.5% |
| 1970 | 159.4 | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 182.98 | +14.8% |
| 1972 | 217.19 | +18.7% |
| 1973 | 248.64 | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 257.75 | +3.7% |
| 1975 | 258.28 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 300 | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 367.95 | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 442.48 | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 508.15 | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 521.88 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 589.3 | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 586.19 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 633.35 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 742 | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 790.55 | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 816.8 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 835.76 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 886.85 | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 933.14 | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 932.48 | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 894.41 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 944.47 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 1,038 | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 1,146 | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 1,239 | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 1,351 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 1,471 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 1,625 | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 1,771 | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 1,927 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 1,913 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 1,857 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 1,958 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 2,161 | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 2,422 | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 2,576 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 2,596 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 2,474 | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 2,059 | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 2,101 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 2,283 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 2,551 | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 2,722 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 2,960 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 3,098 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 3,160 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 3,335 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 3,581 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 3,714 | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.77 | 71.59 | 153.98 | 10 |
| 1970s | 294.28 | 159.4 | 508.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | 733.58 | 521.88 | 933.14 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,241 | 894.41 | 1,771 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,194 | 1,857 | 2,596 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,950 | 2,101 | 3,714 | 10 |
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- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 5.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2153 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 18,554 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.2153 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 18,554 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1748 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United States of America?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United States of America was 3,714 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 3,714 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.59 in 1961.
- How does United States of America rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United States of America ranks 37th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.