Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Ghana
Ghana: Gross fixed capital formation, public sector was 3.70 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Ghana, 1984–2011
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 Ghana stood at 3.70 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 834.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Ghana peaked at 3.70 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 671,409 current LCU, in 1984.
That places Ghana 42nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 671,409 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 1.43 million current LCU | +112.4% |
| 1986 | 3.72 million current LCU | +161.1% |
| 1987 | 5.92 million current LCU | +59.1% |
| 1988 | 8.44 million current LCU | +42.4% |
| 1989 | 10.99 million current LCU | +30.3% |
| 1990 | 14.34 million current LCU | +30.5% |
| 1991 | 20.13 million current LCU | +40.4% |
| 1992 | 28.83 million current LCU | +43.2% |
| 1993 | 43.01 million current LCU | +49.2% |
| 1994 | 69.22 million current LCU | +60.9% |
| 1995 | 108.90 million current LCU | +57.3% |
| 1996 | 150.90 million current LCU | +38.6% |
| 1997 | 175.60 million current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1998 | 195.50 million current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 200.74 million current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 282.30 million current LCU | +40.6% |
| 2001 | 396.30 million current LCU | +40.4% |
| 2002 | 468.20 million current LCU | +18.1% |
| 2003 | 591.25 million current LCU | +26.3% |
| 2004 | 988.81 million current LCU | +67.2% |
| 2005 | 1.17 billion current LCU | +18.1% |
| 2006 | 505.87 million current LCU | -56.7% |
| 2007 | 815.34 million current LCU | +61.2% |
| 2008 | 883.55 million current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 2.62 billion current LCU | +196.1% |
| 2010 | 3.49 billion current LCU | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 3.70 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.20 million current LCU | 671,409 current LCU | 10.99 million current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 100.72 million current LCU | 14.34 million current LCU | 200.74 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 871.54 million current LCU | 282.30 million current LCU | 2.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.59 billion current LCU | 3.49 billion current LCU | 3.70 billion current LCU | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 37.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.066 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 214.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 21.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8285 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 2,698 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0699 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Ghana?
- Gross fixed capital formation, public sector in Ghana was 3.70 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.70 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, public sector recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 671,409 current LCU in 1984.
- How does Ghana rank for gross fixed capital formation, public sector?
- Ghana ranks 42nd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, public sector rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 834.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.