Gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Gross fixed capital formation was 507.97 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa is 507.97 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 507.97 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 80.47 billion current US$, in 1993.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89.53 billion current US$ | 80.47 billion current US$ | 97.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.68 billion current US$ | 89.02 billion current US$ | 321.01 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 403.33 billion current US$ | 340.96 billion current US$ | 454.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 450.72 billion current US$ | 369.69 billion current US$ | 507.97 billion current US$ | 6 |
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Final consumption expenditure 1.88 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 9.6% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 202.74 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 82.6% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 2.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.71 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 616.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.48 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth 1.9% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 4.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Sub-Saharan Africa was 507.97 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 507.97 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.47 billion current US$ in 1993.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.