France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- France
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 755.83 billion current US$ against 741.24 billion current US$ in France, a difference of 14.59 billion current US$.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was France ahead.
France ranks 7th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 180 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83.38 billion current US$ | 58.41 billion current US$ | 24.97 billion current US$ | France |
| 1980s | 163.86 billion current US$ | 143.66 billion current US$ | 20.20 billion current US$ | France |
| 1990s | 292.89 billion current US$ | 254.96 billion current US$ | 37.93 billion current US$ | France |
| 2000s | 451.31 billion current US$ | 423.09 billion current US$ | 28.22 billion current US$ | France |
| 2010s | 576.34 billion current US$ | 491.02 billion current US$ | 85.32 billion current US$ | France |
| 2020s | 680.76 billion current US$ | 630.87 billion current US$ | 49.89 billion current US$ | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 755.83 billion current US$ against 741.24 billion current US$ in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 14.59 billion current US$, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- France ranks 7th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross 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.