Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 3.12 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 12.7%
Rank
19th
of 40 groups
All-time high
21.54 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-22.01 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Latin America & Caribbean recorded 3.12 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and up 151.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 21.54 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -22.01 % change on previous year, in 1983.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 19th of 40 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.05 % change on previous year | +51.0% |
| 1973 | 13.18 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 1974 | 12.87 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1976 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 1977 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 1980 | 12.09 % change on previous year | +164.2% |
| 1981 | -0.6434 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1982 | -15.22 % change on previous year | +2265.8% |
| 1983 | -22.01 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 1984 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1985 | 12.42 % change on previous year | +257.0% |
| 1986 | -0.1214 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 1987 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -3954.2% |
| 1988 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1989 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -281.5% |
| 1990 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -461.7% |
| 1992 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1993 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1994 | 13.26 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 1995 | -5.58 % change on previous year | -142.1% |
| 1996 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -209.6% |
| 1997 | 12.08 % change on previous year | +97.7% |
| 1998 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1999 | -7.02 % change on previous year | -304.1% |
| 2000 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 2001 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2002 | -5.89 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 2003 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 2004 | 11.88 % change on previous year | +663.1% |
| 2005 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2006 | 10.91 % change on previous year | +160.2% |
| 2007 | 13.17 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 10.76 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2009 | -15.4 % change on previous year | -243.2% |
| 2010 | 19.17 % change on previous year | -224.4% |
| 2011 | 9.59 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2013 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 2014 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -217.5% |
| 2015 | -6.09 % change on previous year | +156.7% |
| 2016 | -6.06 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9941 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2019 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -350.4% |
| 2020 | -14.76 % change on previous year | +493.0% |
| 2021 | 21.54 % change on previous year | -245.9% |
| 2022 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2023 | -0.9728 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 2024 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -385.0% |
| 2025 | 3.12 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.56 % change on previous year | 2.64 % change on previous year | 13.18 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.6516 % change on previous year | -22.01 % change on previous year | 12.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.28 % change on previous year | -7.02 % change on previous year | 13.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -15.4 % change on previous year | 13.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8 % change on previous year | -6.09 % change on previous year | 19.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -14.76 % change on previous year | 21.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 16 Sierra Leone 18.73 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Latvia 18.33 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Argentina 17.73 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Nicaragua 17.13 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Mozambique 15.85 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Armenia 15.6 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Ukraine 15.48 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.683 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5777 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,410 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 4.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8191 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 9,089 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,578 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 9,282 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean was 3.12 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 21.54 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.01 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 19th out of 40 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.