Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Gross fixed capital formation was 3.29 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.29 billion current US$
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
136th
of 180 countries
All-time high
5.82 billion current US$
in 2017
All-time low
115.25 million current US$
in 2005
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe, 1960–2024

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe is 3.29 billion current US$, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 75.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe peaked at 5.82 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 115.25 million current US$, in 2005.

That places Zimbabwe 136th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 178.24 million current US$ 136.49 million current US$ 237.65 million current US$ 10
1970s 621.63 million current US$ 281.00 million current US$ 941.52 million current US$ 10
1980s 1.16 billion current US$ 805.30 million current US$ 1.57 billion current US$ 10
1990s 1.42 billion current US$ 175.25 million current US$ 1.78 billion current US$ 10
2000s 495.62 million current US$ 115.25 million current US$ 960.25 million current US$ 10
2010s 2.58 billion current US$ 1.75 billion current US$ 5.82 billion current US$ 10
2020s 3.11 billion current US$ 2.16 billion current US$ 3.52 billion current US$ 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe?
Gross fixed capital formation in Zimbabwe was 3.29 billion current US$ 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 5.82 billion current US$ in 2017.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 115.25 million current US$ in 2005.
How does Zimbabwe rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Zimbabwe ranks 136th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 75.7%. 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 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 10,305 data points, 1960–2025
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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 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.