Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.2%
Change on year
down 91.8%
World rank
118th
of 166 countries
All-time high
84.3%
in 2010
All-time low
-23.5%
in 2013
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe, 2010–2024

-2502550752010201720242010: 84.3 annual % growth2011: -5.6 annual % growth2012: 24.6 annual % growth2013: -23.5 annual % growth2014: 12.7 annual % growth2015: 5.6 annual % growth2016: 0.499 annual % growth2017: 4.6 annual % growth2018: 5.4 annual % growth2019: -3.6 annual % growth2020: -18.2 annual % growth2021: 12.8 annual % growth2022: 21.8 annual % growth2023: 14.5 annual % growth2024: 1.2 annual % growth

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe is 1.2%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.8% on the previous year and down 90.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe peaked at 84.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, -23.5%, in 2013.

Zimbabwe ranks 118th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 10.5% -23.5% 84.3% 10
2020s 6.4% -18.2% 21.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe?
Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe was 1.2% in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 84.3% in 2010.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -23.5% in 2013.
How does Zimbabwe rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Zimbabwe ranks 118th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth)
Unit
annual % growth
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
199 places, 8,106 data points, 1961–2025
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.