Gross capital formation in Colombia
Colombia: Gross capital formation was 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
63.44 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
41st
of 163 countries
All-time high
72.34 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2022
All-time low
4.11 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Colombia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Colombia stood at 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Colombia peaked at 72.34 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.11 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1963.
That places Colombia 41st out of 163 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Colombia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1962 | 4.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.7% |
| 1963 | 4.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1964 | 4.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1965 | 4.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 5.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.7% |
| 1967 | 5.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.3% |
| 1968 | 6.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 5.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 7.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.3% |
| 1971 | 7.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 7.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 8.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 10.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.8% |
| 1975 | 8.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.0% |
| 1976 | 9.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 10.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.2% |
| 1978 | 11.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 11.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 12.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1982 | 14.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 14.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 13.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 12.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 13.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 14.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 15.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 14.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.3% |
| 1990 | 14.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 12.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 18.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +43.0% |
| 1993 | 25.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +38.2% |
| 1994 | 32.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.7% |
| 1995 | 34.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 29.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.0% |
| 1997 | 29.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 27.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 17.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | -38.6% |
| 2000 | 19.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 20.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 22.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 25.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 28.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 31.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 36.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 42.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 46.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 43.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 47.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 56.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 58.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 63.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 70.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 69.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 69.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 67.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 68.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 70.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 55.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 62.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 72.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 60.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 62.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.20 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.50 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | 15.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 34.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 19.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 46.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 47.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | 70.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 55.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 72.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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- 39 Qatar 66.23 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 40 Czechia 64.74 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 42 Peru 53.76 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 43 Pakistan 53.68 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 44 Finland 53.08 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Colombia?
- Gross capital formation in Colombia was 63.44 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.34 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.11 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1963.
- How does Colombia rank for gross capital formation?
- Colombia ranks 41st out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.