Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in United States
United States: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 3,714 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in United States, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United States 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 peaked at 3,714 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 71.59, in 1961.
That places United States 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 … Domestic in United States, 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% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 3,714 is above the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 27.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near United States
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United States?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in United States 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.59 in 1961.
- How does United States rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- United States 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?
- 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 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.