Countries Investing Most in Public Infrastructure (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
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Nauru leads with net investment in nonfinancial assets (% of gdp) of 19.7%.
Tajikistan ranks #2 at 13.8%.
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #3 at 10.5%.
Burkina Faso ranks #4 at 10.3%.
Rwanda ranks #5 at 9.3%.
Top 25 Countries by Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nauru | 19.7% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Tajikistan | 13.8% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 10.5% | 2020 |
| 4 |  Burkina Faso | 10.3% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Rwanda | 9.3% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Marshall Islands | 8.8% | 2020 |
| 7 |  Togo | 8.6% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Bhutan | 8.6% | 2020 |
| 9 |  Malawi | 8.2% | 2022 |
| 10 |  Lesotho | 8.1% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Azerbaijan | 7.6% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Maldives | 7.4% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Kiribati | 7.2% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Madagascar | 7.0% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Kenya | 6.9% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Mozambique | 6.9% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Tonga | 6.8% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Central African Republic | 6.7% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Serbia | 6.6% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Senegal | 6.6% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Palau | 6.3% | 2020 |
| 22 |  Mongolia | 6.3% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Botswana | 6.1% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 6.0% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Guinea-Bissau | 6.0% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest net investment in nonfinancial assets (% of gdp) in 2020?
Nauru has the highest net investment in nonfinancial assets (% of gdp) at 19.7% in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 138 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.