Gross capital formation in Spain
Spain: Gross capital formation was 296.16 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
296.16 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
76th
of 170 countries
All-time high
314.25 billion constant LCU
in 2007
All-time low
81.85 billion constant LCU
in 1971
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Spain, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Spain is 296.16 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Spain peaked at 314.25 billion constant LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 81.85 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
Spain ranks 76th of 170 countries on this measure, 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 83.74 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 81.85 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 93.69 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1973 | 104.96 billion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 115.46 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 110.19 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 109.08 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 105.01 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 99.25 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 97.09 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 99.62 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 91.06 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 92.39 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 90.35 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 88.79 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 93.35 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 104.62 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1987 | 118.11 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 1988 | 135.64 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 1989 | 151.29 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 160.74 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 163.07 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 157.10 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 138.96 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 143.78 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 154.70 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 158.03 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 166.62 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 185.96 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 205.54 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 220.29 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 228.64 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 237.27 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 251.34 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 263.27 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 280.42 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 301.85 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 314.25 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 301.33 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 245.99 billion constant LCU | -18.4% |
| 2010 | 236.46 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 219.28 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 196.79 billion constant LCU | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 189.46 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 201.36 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 223.54 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 225.86 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 238.04 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 257.90 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 264.47 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 232.92 billion constant LCU | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 257.38 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 271.34 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 267.53 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 279.99 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 296.16 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 296.16 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 2.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Spain's 296.16 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 117.77 billion constant LCU, 2.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100.03 billion constant LCU | 81.85 billion constant LCU | 115.46 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 106.52 billion constant LCU | 88.79 billion constant LCU | 151.29 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 163.45 billion constant LCU | 138.96 billion constant LCU | 205.54 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 264.47 billion constant LCU | 220.29 billion constant LCU | 314.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 225.32 billion constant LCU | 189.46 billion constant LCU | 264.47 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 267.55 billion constant LCU | 232.92 billion constant LCU | 296.16 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 73 Kyrgyzstan 363.48 billion constant LCU compare
- 74 Uruguay 311.11 billion constant LCU compare
- 75 Mozambique 301.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 77 Qatar 252.50 billion constant LCU compare
- 78 Switzerland 247.57 billion constant LCU compare
- 79 Guinea-Bissau 198.32 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Spain?
- Gross capital formation in Spain was 296.16 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 314.25 billion constant LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.85 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does Spain rank for gross capital formation?
- Spain ranks 76th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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.