India vs United Kingdom: Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- India
- United Kingdom
How they compare
India currently reports 1.25 trillion current US$ against 755.83 billion current US$ in United Kingdom, a difference of 497.42 billion current US$.
That makes India's figure about 1.7 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was United Kingdom ahead.
India ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 181 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, India averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.02 billion current US$ | 58.41 billion current US$ | 40.38 billion current US$ | United Kingdom |
| 1980s | 52.50 billion current US$ | 143.66 billion current US$ | 91.16 billion current US$ | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 89.09 billion current US$ | 254.96 billion current US$ | 165.86 billion current US$ | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 269.51 billion current US$ | 423.09 billion current US$ | 153.58 billion current US$ | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 658.96 billion current US$ | 491.02 billion current US$ | 167.93 billion current US$ | India |
| 2020s | 1.05 trillion current US$ | 630.87 billion current US$ | 415.74 billion current US$ | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, India or United Kingdom?
- India, at 1.25 trillion current US$ against 755.83 billion current US$ in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between India and United Kingdom?
- 497.42 billion current US$, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and United Kingdom?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do India and United Kingdom rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- India ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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.