Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries): Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 3.12 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) recorded 3.12 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 151.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 20.73 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -22.78 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) 20th out of 40 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.34 % change on previous year | +66.0% |
| 1973 | 13.81 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 1974 | 13.88 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1976 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1977 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 1978 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1979 | 4.84 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 1980 | 12.39 % change on previous year | +155.9% |
| 1981 | -0.8581 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1982 | -15.35 % change on previous year | +1688.8% |
| 1983 | -22.78 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1984 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1985 | 12.7 % change on previous year | +341.9% |
| 1986 | 0.3201 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1987 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +1350.5% |
| 1988 | 0.9901 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1989 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -426.7% |
| 1990 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1991 | 10.47 % change on previous year | -494.7% |
| 1992 | 8.43 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1993 | 6.7 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1994 | 13.69 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 1995 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -143.4% |
| 1996 | 6 % change on previous year | -201.1% |
| 1997 | 12.02 % change on previous year | +100.2% |
| 1998 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1999 | -7.81 % change on previous year | -318.5% |
| 2000 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2001 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2002 | -5.87 % change on previous year | +80.2% |
| 2003 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 2004 | 12.07 % change on previous year | +630.4% |
| 2005 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2006 | 11.04 % change on previous year | +163.7% |
| 2007 | 13.68 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 11.08 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2009 | -15.43 % change on previous year | -239.2% |
| 2010 | 19.81 % change on previous year | -228.4% |
| 2011 | 9.6 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2012 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2013 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +108.6% |
| 2014 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -208.3% |
| 2015 | -6.04 % change on previous year | +155.8% |
| 2016 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 2018 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2019 | -2.98 % change on previous year | -379.8% |
| 2020 | -13.72 % change on previous year | +360.8% |
| 2021 | 20.73 % change on previous year | -251.1% |
| 2022 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2023 | -0.9904 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2024 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -407.1% |
| 2025 | 3.12 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -1688.8% | -0.8581 % change on previous year | -15.35 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | +1350.5% | 0.3201 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.8 % change on previous year | 2.61 % change on previous year | 13.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.8304 % change on previous year | -22.78 % change on previous year | 12.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.45 % change on previous year | -7.81 % change on previous year | 13.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.34 % change on previous year | -15.43 % change on previous year | 13.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.84 % change on previous year | -6.04 % change on previous year | 19.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -13.72 % change on previous year | 20.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- 17 Latvia 18.33 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Argentina 17.73 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Nicaragua 17.13 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Mozambique 15.85 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Armenia 15.6 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Ukraine 15.48 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Morocco 14.9 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,700 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 2.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.136 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,472 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,460 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5831 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.157 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
All data for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) was 3.12 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 20.73 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.78 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 20th out of 40 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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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.