Belgium vs Netherlands, The: Gross capital formation
Gross capital formation over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands, The
How they compare
Netherlands, The currently reports 264.15 billion current US$ against 186.78 billion current US$ in Belgium, a difference of 77.37 billion current US$.
That makes Netherlands, The's figure about 1.4 times Belgium's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Netherlands, The has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 21st and Netherlands, The ranks 20th of 186 countries.
Netherlands, The has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands, The | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.21 billion current US$ | 23.09 billion current US$ | 5.87 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
| 1980s | 25.22 billion current US$ | 42.65 billion current US$ | 17.43 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
| 1990s | 55.02 billion current US$ | 88.42 billion current US$ | 33.40 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
| 2000s | 86.00 billion current US$ | 143.06 billion current US$ | 57.07 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
| 2010s | 121.38 billion current US$ | 172.53 billion current US$ | 51.16 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
| 2020s | 158.63 billion current US$ | 233.90 billion current US$ | 75.27 billion current US$ | Netherlands, The |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross capital formation, Belgium or Netherlands, The?
- Netherlands, The, at 264.15 billion current US$ against 186.78 billion current US$ in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross capital formation between Belgium and Netherlands, The?
- 77.37 billion current US$, with Netherlands, The ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands, The?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands, The rank globally for gross capital formation?
- Belgium ranks 21st and Netherlands, The ranks 20th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. 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.