Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 7.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 7.99 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% on the previous year and up 160.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 35.44 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -14.92 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 98th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.89 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 35.44 % change on previous year | +298.5% |
| 1974 | 14.46 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1975 | 6.94 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1976 | 28.96 % change on previous year | +317.5% |
| 1977 | 13.69 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 1978 | 13.31 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 19.07 % change on previous year | +43.3% |
| 1980 | 0.8106 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1981 | -0.151 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 1982 | 14.08 % change on previous year | -9423.1% |
| 1983 | 14.58 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 13.09 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 8.96 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1986 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1987 | 15.95 % change on previous year | +148.4% |
| 1988 | 25.65 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 1989 | 13.51 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1990 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1991 | -10.22 % change on previous year | +200.6% |
| 1992 | -0.2888 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 1993 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -1050.9% |
| 1994 | 11.03 % change on previous year | +301.5% |
| 1995 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1996 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 0.3766 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1998 | 7.48 % change on previous year | +1887.0% |
| 1999 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2000 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +167.9% |
| 2001 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2002 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 7.56 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 2006 | 8.17 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2008 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -123.5% |
| 2009 | -14.92 % change on previous year | +882.6% |
| 2010 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -151.7% |
| 2011 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2012 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2013 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +147.8% |
| 2014 | 12.51 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 2015 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2016 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2017 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 2018 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2019 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +112.2% |
| 2020 | -9.4 % change on previous year | -304.9% |
| 2021 | 13.01 % change on previous year | -238.4% |
| 2022 | 7.88 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2023 | 7.29 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 9.09 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2025 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.65 % change on previous year | 6.94 % change on previous year | 35.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 11.29 % change on previous year | -0.151 % change on previous year | 25.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.79 % change on previous year | -10.22 % change on previous year | 11.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.76 % change on previous year | -14.92 % change on previous year | 8.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.62 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 12.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.98 % change on previous year | -9.4 % change on previous year | 13.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 7.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 35.44 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.92 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 98th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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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.