Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP (current unit) was 1,908 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,908 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
8th
of 187 countries
All-time high
1,938 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2022
All-time low
14.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1963
Years of data
64
1962–2025
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Paraguay, 1962–2025
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 Paraguay is 1,908 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Paraguay peaked at 1,938 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1963.
That places Paraguay 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 15.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1963 | 14.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1964 | 14.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.2% |
| 1966 | 19.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 20.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 19.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 20.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 18.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1971 | 18.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1972 | 18.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 23.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 26.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 30.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.8% |
| 1976 | 31.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 31.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 34.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 35.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 36.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 36.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 34.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 30.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 54.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +75.4% |
| 1985 | 91.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +68.4% |
| 1986 | 118.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.4% |
| 1987 | 149.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.5% |
| 1988 | 170.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 199 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 219.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 253.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 277.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 343.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 1994 | 465.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.5% |
| 1995 | 432.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 455.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 499.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 548.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 591.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 604.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 737.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.0% |
| 2002 | 1,035 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +40.2% |
| 2003 | 1,325 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 1,199 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 1,291 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 1,237 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 1,073 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2008 | 970.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 939.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,129 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 1,034 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 940.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 951.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 1,011 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 1,139 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 1,123 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,158 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 1,306 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 1,353 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 1,357 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,626 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.8% |
| 2022 | 1,938 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.2% |
| 2023 | 1,477 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.8% |
| 2024 | 1,747 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 2025 | 1,908 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1,908 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, 468.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1,908 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 1485.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 20.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 1970s | 26.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 35.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 199 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 408.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 219.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 591.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,041 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 604.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,325 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,114 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 940.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,353 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,676 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,357 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,938 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 5 Uzbekistan 4,186 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 6 Guinea 3,196 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 7 Laos 2,357 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 9 Lebanon 1,293 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 10 Cambodia 1,265 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 11 Mongolia 1,114 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Paraguay
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 157.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 48.35 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 144.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 35.31 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0043 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Paraguay?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Paraguay was 1,908 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1,938 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1963.
- How does Paraguay rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Paraguay ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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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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.