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

Latest (2025)
9.48 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 48.9%
World rank
86th
of 186 countries
All-time high
62.26 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-27.07 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971–2025

-200204060197119982025

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

Annual values for Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971 to 2025.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 83 Colombia 9.83 % change on previous year compare
  2. 84 Belize 9.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 85 Iceland 9.6 % change on previous year compare
  4. 87 India 9.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 88 Croatia 9.41 % change on previous year compare
  6. 89 Qatar 9.2 % change on previous year compare

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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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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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Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
186 places, 8,413 data points, 1961–2025
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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.