Gross capital formation in Portugal
Portugal: Gross capital formation was 50.61 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
50.61 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
108th
of 170 countries
All-time high
50.61 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
10.09 billion constant LCU
in 1975
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Portugal, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 50.61 billion constant LCU for gross capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Portugal peaked at 50.61 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.09 billion constant LCU, in 1975.
That places Portugal 108th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Gross capital formation in Portugal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15.04 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 14.50 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 16.66 billion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 1973 | 20.18 billion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 18.46 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 10.09 billion constant LCU | -45.3% |
| 1976 | 13.09 billion constant LCU | +29.7% |
| 1977 | 17.54 billion constant LCU | +34.0% |
| 1978 | 18.69 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 20.09 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 22.23 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 23.04 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 23.33 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 18.88 billion constant LCU | -19.1% |
| 1984 | 15.03 billion constant LCU | -20.4% |
| 1985 | 14.73 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 17.37 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 1987 | 22.34 billion constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 1988 | 27.21 billion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 1989 | 27.75 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 30.70 billion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 30.64 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 31.61 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 28.86 billion constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 32.37 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 34.31 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 35.75 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 40.37 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1998 | 45.30 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 48.71 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 49.51 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 50.41 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 47.63 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 43.03 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 45.01 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 44.77 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 44.71 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 46.44 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 46.86 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 41.43 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 42.64 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 36.93 billion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 2012 | 30.62 billion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 29.11 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 30.24 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 32.01 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 32.93 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 36.70 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 39.65 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 41.03 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 39.04 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 43.15 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 45.24 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 46.09 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 47.86 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 50.61 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 50.61 billion constant LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 42% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 50.61 billion constant LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 117.77 billion constant LCU, 43% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.43 billion constant LCU | 10.09 billion constant LCU | 20.18 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.19 billion constant LCU | 14.73 billion constant LCU | 27.75 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.86 billion constant LCU | 28.86 billion constant LCU | 48.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.98 billion constant LCU | 41.43 billion constant LCU | 50.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.19 billion constant LCU | 29.11 billion constant LCU | 42.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.33 billion constant LCU | 39.04 billion constant LCU | 50.61 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Portugal?
- Gross capital formation in Portugal was 50.61 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 50.61 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.09 billion constant LCU in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for gross capital formation?
- Portugal ranks 108th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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 LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.