Gross capital formation in Austria
Austria: Gross capital formation was 121.33 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
121.33 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
109th
of 187 countries
All-time high
131.38 billion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
9.09 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Austria, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Austria stood at 121.33 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Austria peaked at 131.38 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.09 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Austria ranks 109th of 187 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 in Austria, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.09 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 10.15 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1972 | 11.96 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 13.66 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 15.68 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 13.89 billion current LCU | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 16.11 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 18.55 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1978 | 17.52 billion current LCU | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 21.26 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 22.40 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 22.33 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 21.91 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 21.88 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 23.71 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 25.73 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 26.31 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 27.69 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 30.90 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 34.17 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 37.03 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 40.01 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 41.18 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 40.98 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 44.45 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 47.68 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 48.09 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 49.54 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 51.26 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 53.35 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 55.10 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 55.78 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 53.52 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 56.38 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 58.22 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 60.48 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 63.37 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 69.80 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 72.10 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 65.89 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 67.22 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 75.05 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 76.79 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 76.90 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 78.73 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 82.14 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 86.99 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 91.74 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 99.25 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 100.94 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 97.56 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 112.35 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 131.38 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 124.26 billion current LCU | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 116.49 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 121.33 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 121.33 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 83% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Austria's 121.33 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 78% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.79 billion current LCU | 9.09 billion current LCU | 21.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.70 billion current LCU | 21.88 billion current LCU | 34.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.36 billion current LCU | 37.03 billion current LCU | 53.35 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.06 billion current LCU | 53.52 billion current LCU | 72.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.57 billion current LCU | 67.22 billion current LCU | 100.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.23 billion current LCU | 97.56 billion current LCU | 131.38 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More economy & growth data for Austria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.801 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.9157 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -6.07 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -658.85 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -11.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -185.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0202 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,269 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 50.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Austria?
- Gross capital formation in Austria was 121.33 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 131.38 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.09 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Austria rank for gross capital formation?
- Austria ranks 109th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.