Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia
Colombia: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
14th
of 170 countries
All-time high
2,948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1966
All-time low
380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2025
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia peaked at 2,948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1966 and was at its lowest, 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Colombia ranks 14th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Colombia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,815 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 2,751 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 2,352 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1963 | 2,328 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1964 | 2,133 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1965 | 2,142 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 2,948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.7% |
| 1967 | 2,493 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1968 | 2,791 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1969 | 2,522 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 1970 | 2,920 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.8% |
| 1971 | 2,803 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1972 | 2,466 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1973 | 2,261 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 2,260 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 1,750 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 1976 | 1,633 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 1,496 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 1,338 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 1,111 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 1980 | 1,030 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1981 | 1,071 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 1,053 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 1,037 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 987.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 978.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 1,020 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 1,070 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 1,072 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 985.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 804.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1991 | 714.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1992 | 859.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 1993 | 1,045 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.5% |
| 1994 | 1,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 1,009 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 844.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1997 | 764.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 776.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 544.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.9% |
| 2000 | 527.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 581.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 641.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 739.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 664.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 595.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 626.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 569.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 528.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 516.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 459 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 465.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 432.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 452.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 507.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 651.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 675.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 592.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 561.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 597.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 566.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 536.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 573.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 453.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.0% |
| 2024 | 405.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2025 | 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 123.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.8673 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 438.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,527 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,133 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,004 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,111 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,920 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,030 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 978.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,072 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 843.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 544.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 598.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 516.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 739.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 539.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 432.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 675.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 486.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 573.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 11 Mongolia 573.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 12 Madagascar 511.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 13 Rwanda 466.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 15 South Korea 347.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Gabon 210.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 17 Senegal 176.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Colombia was 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,948 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 380.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Colombia rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Colombia ranks 14th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.