Gross capital formation in South Asia
South Asia: Gross capital formation was 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 5.8%
Rank
18th
of 38 groups
All-time high
1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
20.50 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ for gross capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in South Asia peaked at 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 20.50 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1961.
That places South Asia 18th out of 38 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in South Asia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 20.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 23.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.4% |
| 1963 | 25.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 27.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 30.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1966 | 32.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 31.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 30.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 33.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 1970 | 33.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 36.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 34.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1973 | 41.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.4% |
| 1974 | 40.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 35.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 42.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 49.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 59.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 53.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.5% |
| 1980 | 57.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 55.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 57.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 61.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 64.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 69.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 72.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 81.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.9% |
| 1988 | 91.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.3% |
| 1989 | 98.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 115.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1991 | 98.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | -15.2% |
| 1992 | 110.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 113.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 134.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.6% |
| 1995 | 145.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 147.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 168.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 175.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 205.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2000 | 196.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 206.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 221.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 254.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 319.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 378.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 416.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 512.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.0% |
| 2008 | 479.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 538.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 644.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 660.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 708.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 676.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 720.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 771.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 845.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 968.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 1.03 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 975.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 884.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 1.09 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 1.12 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 1.20 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 1.27 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 20.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 33.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 42.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | 33.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 59.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 71.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | 55.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 98.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 141.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 98.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 205.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 352.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | 196.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | 538.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 799.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 644.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.03 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 884.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 15 Mexico 296.44 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 16 Saudi Arabia 286.19 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 17 Switzerland 234.70 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 18 Netherlands 187.92 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 19 Iran, Islamic Republic of 184.32 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 20 Viet Nam 148.92 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 21 Sweden 145.46 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Manufacturing, value added 656.60 billion current US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 910.51 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 6.5% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 23.5% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.4% (2025)
- Trade in services 14.5% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 587.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.4% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 8.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in South Asia?
- Gross capital formation in South Asia was 1.35 trillion 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.50 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1961.
- How does South Asia rank for gross capital formation?
- South Asia ranks 18th out of 38 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.