South Asia Compared by Economy > Investment > Gross fixed
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This entry records total business spending on fixed assets, such as factories, machinery, equipment, dwellings, and inventories of raw materials, which provide the basis for future production. It is measured gross of the depreciation of the assets, i.e., it includes invesment that merely replaces worn-out or scrapped capital.
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Interesting observations about Economy > Investment > Gross fixed
- Australia ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst High income OECD countries in 2012.
- China ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Emerging markets in 2012.
- Antigua and Barbuda ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Christian countries in 2010.
- Romania ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst European Union in 2012.
- Armenia ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Europe in 2012.
- Djibouti ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Muslim countries in 2010.
- United States ranked last for investment > gross fixed amongst Group of 7 countries (G7) in 2012.
- Cape Verde ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Catholic countries in 2012.
- Bhutan ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Cold countries in 2010.
- Lebanon ranked first for investment > gross fixed amongst Middle Eastern and North Africa in 2012.