Indicator Definition:
Gross fixed capital formation (formerly gross domestic fixed investment) includes land improvements (fences, ditches, drains, and so on); plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings. According to the 1993 SNA, net acquisitions of valuables are also considered capital formation. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
The indicator "Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)" stands at 6.26 Trillion usd as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1971, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 5.21 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 5.21.
The 3 year change in percent is 23.82.
The 5 year change in percent is 36.14.
The 10 year change in percent is 73.97.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) |
| Indicator Source: | World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Gross fixed capital formation (formerly gross domestic fixed investment) includes land improvements (fences, ditches, drains, and so on); plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings. According to the 1993 SNA, net acquisitions of valuables are also considered capital formation. Data are in current U.S. dollars. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1970 |