Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Argentina
Argentina: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) was 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina is 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 38.0% on the previous year and up 11,598.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina peaked at 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1960.
Argentina ranks 23rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.2% |
| 1962 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.5% |
| 1966 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 1967 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +62.3% |
| 1968 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1969 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.8% |
| 1972 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +58.5% |
| 1973 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +443.7% |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +464.2% |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +151.7% |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.0% |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +226.1% |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.7% |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +71.0% |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +161.6% |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +290.1% |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +514.0% |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +683.8% |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +55.6% |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +154.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +289.1% |
| 1989 | 0.0066 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3925.8% |
| 1990 | 0.0682 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +939.1% |
| 1991 | 0.1396 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +104.5% |
| 1992 | 0.1655 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 1993 | 0.1967 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 1994 | 0.1997 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 0.185 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1996 | 0.1962 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 0.2083 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 0.2097 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 0.1786 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2000 | 0.1753 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 0.1563 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 0.3472 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +122.2% |
| 2003 | 0.4168 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5171 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5537 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 0.5751 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 0.627 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6224 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 0.6016 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6945 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 0.7562 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 0.7973 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.7% |
| 2014 | 1.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.1% |
| 2015 | 1.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 2.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +52.5% |
| 2017 | 3.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 4.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +54.7% |
| 2019 | 6.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.6% |
| 2020 | 10.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +48.6% |
| 2021 | 17.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +68.9% |
| 2022 | 22.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 2023 | 57.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +152.9% |
| 2024 | 144.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +152.3% |
| 2025 | 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 49.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 155.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +3925.8% | 0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0066 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1990 | +939.1% | 0.0066 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0682 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1985 | +683.8% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1984 | +514.0% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1976 | +464.2% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1975 | +443.7% | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0007 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0066 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1747 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0682 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.2097 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4592 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.1563 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.627 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6945 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 20 Iraq 248.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Chile 228.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Benin 208.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Congo 171 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Senegal 156.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 26 Guinea-Bissau 150.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 37.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0902 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Argentina was 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 199.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- How does Argentina rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,598.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.