Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France
France: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
138th
of 170 countries
All-time high
1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.1668 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2009
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in France, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France stood at 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France peaked at 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.1668 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2009.
France ranks 138th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 France, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 1.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 1.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 1.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 1.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 1.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 1.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 1.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 1.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 1.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 1.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 1.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1973 | 1.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1974 | 1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1975 | 0.6763 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.6% |
| 1976 | 0.717 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 0.6566 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 0.5344 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 1979 | 0.4647 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1980 | 0.4187 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1981 | 0.4407 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 0.4803 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 0.4693 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 0.4914 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 0.4818 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 0.3685 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.5% |
| 1987 | 0.3197 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1988 | 0.3212 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 0.346 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 0.291 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1991 | 0.282 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 0.2473 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 0.235 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 0.2381 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 0.2147 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 0.2064 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 0.2321 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 0.2482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2672 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 0.317 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 2001 | 0.3165 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 0.2847 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2332 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 0.2167 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 0.2146 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 0.2122 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 0.1964 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1785 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1668 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 0.1756 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 0.1734 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 0.1798 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1723 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 0.1744 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2077 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 0.2062 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2051 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1969 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 0.2086 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 0.1997 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 0.1912 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 0.2063 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1865 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 0.1721 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2025 | 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9422 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4647 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4138 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3197 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.4914 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2462 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2064 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.291 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2336 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1668 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.317 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1723 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2086 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1872 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2063 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 135 Estonia 0.1749 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 136 Ecuador 0.171 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Belgium 0.1697 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 139 Finland 0.1664 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 140 Italy 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 141 Montenegro 0.166 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in France was 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1668 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2009.
- How does France rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- France ranks 138th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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) ÷ 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.