Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 9.48 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Portugal is 9.48 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 48.9% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 62.26 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -27.07 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Portugal ranks 86th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 28.17 % change on previous year | +574.0% |
| 1973 | 32.43 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1975 | -27.07 % change on previous year | -293.1% |
| 1976 | 58.34 % change on previous year | -315.5% |
| 1977 | 62.26 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 32.05 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 1979 | 22.09 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1980 | 40.61 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 1981 | 25.92 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1982 | 21.65 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1983 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1984 | -3.79 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 1985 | 16.17 % change on previous year | -526.1% |
| 1986 | 35.81 % change on previous year | +121.4% |
| 1987 | 38.38 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 32.99 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1989 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 1990 | 15.24 % change on previous year | +65.1% |
| 1991 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1992 | 9.19 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 1993 | -6.63 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1994 | 12.25 % change on previous year | -284.9% |
| 1995 | 13.7 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1997 | 17.86 % change on previous year | +158.0% |
| 1998 | 16.17 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 10.11 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2000 | 6.44 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2001 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2002 | -3.41 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2003 | -8.57 % change on previous year | +151.4% |
| 2004 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -186.7% |
| 2005 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2006 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2007 | 6.35 % change on previous year | +117.6% |
| 2008 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2009 | -13.43 % change on previous year | -421.1% |
| 2010 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 2011 | -13.71 % change on previous year | -419.5% |
| 2012 | -19.31 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2013 | -5.61 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2014 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -207.6% |
| 2015 | 7.59 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2016 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2017 | 14.18 % change on previous year | +216.1% |
| 2018 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2019 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2020 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 2021 | 16.1 % change on previous year | -632.0% |
| 2022 | 15.05 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2024 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 9.48 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.16 % change on previous year | -27.07 % change on previous year | 62.26 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 22.01 % change on previous year | -3.79 % change on previous year | 40.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.15 % change on previous year | -6.63 % change on previous year | 17.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7475 % change on previous year | -13.43 % change on previous year | 7.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 % change on previous year | -19.31 % change on previous year | 14.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.37 % change on previous year | -3.03 % change on previous year | 16.1 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 14.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2104 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 6,749 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1862 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 5,972 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1447 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,641 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Portugal was 9.48 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 62.26 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.07 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 86th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.