National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Constant Prices: Gross Fixed Capital Formation for Sweden
Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly
NAEXKP04SEQ659S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-2.95
Year-over-Year Change
598.61%
Date Range
1/1/1961 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The 'Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly' measures the year-over-year change in real gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States on a quarterly basis. This is a key economic indicator used by policymakers and analysts to assess the pace of economic growth.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This indicator represents the annualized rate of change in real GDP compared to the same quarter in the previous year. It provides insight into the overall health and trajectory of the U.S. economy, helping to identify periods of expansion, contraction, or stagnation.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on its quarterly GDP estimates.
Historical Context
The GDP growth rate is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Key Facts
- GDP growth rate averaged 2.3% annually from 2010-2019.
- The highest quarterly GDP growth rate in the last decade was 5.5% in Q3 2014.
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused a -31.2% GDP decline in Q2 2020, the largest quarterly drop on record.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly' measures the year-over-year change in real gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insight into the overall health and trajectory of the U.S. economy, helping to identify periods of expansion, contraction, or stagnation, which is crucial information for policymakers, businesses, and investors.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on its quarterly GDP estimates.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The GDP growth rate is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The GDP growth rate data is published on a quarterly basis, with a delay of approximately one month after the end of the quarter.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly (NAEXKP04SEQ659S), retrieved from FRED.