Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia
Gambia: Gross fixed capital formation, public sector was 2.29 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia stood at 2.29 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia peaked at 2.41 billion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 66.60 million current LCU, in 1982.
Gambia ranks 44th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 68.05 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 66.60 million current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 68.40 million current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 89.70 million current LCU | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 100.10 million current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 97.15 million current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 106.25 million current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 105.90 million current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 137.75 million current LCU | +30.1% |
| 1990 | 185.65 million current LCU | +34.8% |
| 2004 | 1.73 billion current LCU | +833.8% |
| 2005 | 1.45 billion current LCU | -16.4% |
| 2006 | 1.56 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 976.87 million current LCU | -37.5% |
| 2008 | 857.03 million current LCU | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 1.92 billion current LCU | +124.5% |
| 2010 | 2.41 billion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 2.29 billion current LCU | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 93.32 million current LCU | 66.60 million current LCU | 137.75 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 185.65 million current LCU | 185.65 million current LCU | 185.65 million current LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.42 billion current LCU | 857.03 million current LCU | 1.92 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.35 billion current LCU | 2.29 billion current LCU | 2.41 billion current LCU | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Gambia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.69 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -5.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0368 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 33.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -0.2313 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 2,424 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.01 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia?
- Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Gambia was 2.29 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 billion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.60 million current LCU in 1982.
- How does Gambia rank for gross fixed capital formation, public sector?
- Gambia ranks 44th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, public sector rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, public sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public investment covers gross outlays by the public sector on additions to its fixed domestic assets.