Gross capital formation in Belgium
Belgium: Gross capital formation was 165.30 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
165.30 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
103rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
165.30 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
9.82 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Belgium is 165.30 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Belgium peaked at 165.30 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.82 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Belgium 103rd out of 187 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 in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.82 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 10.36 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 10.78 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 12.73 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1974 | 16.39 billion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1975 | 15.95 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 18.36 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 19.60 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 20.88 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 21.94 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 24.41 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 21.76 billion current LCU | -10.9% |
| 1982 | 22.53 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 20.73 billion current LCU | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 23.66 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 24.10 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 24.68 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 27.15 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 32.34 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 37.74 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 41.41 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 40.70 billion current LCU | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 42.28 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 42.27 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 44.71 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 45.87 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 46.35 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 49.98 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 51.99 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 54.98 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 60.97 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 59.83 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 56.69 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 58.95 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 67.28 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 73.42 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 77.94 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 84.54 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 91.23 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 76.59 billion current LCU | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 81.35 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 92.72 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 91.51 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 89.61 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 94.19 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 96.91 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 103.61 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 107.89 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 117.41 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 118.31 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 111.62 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 123.71 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 153.68 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 152.25 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 152.21 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 165.30 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 165.30 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 165.30 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.68 billion current LCU | 9.82 billion current LCU | 21.94 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.91 billion current LCU | 20.73 billion current LCU | 37.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.05 billion current LCU | 40.70 billion current LCU | 54.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.75 billion current LCU | 56.69 billion current LCU | 91.23 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.35 billion current LCU | 81.35 billion current LCU | 118.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.13 billion current LCU | 111.62 billion current LCU | 165.30 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 100 Mauritania 206.00 billion current LCU compare
- 101 Singapore 177.54 billion current LCU compare
- 102 Central African Republic 166.01 billion current LCU compare
- 104 Guatemala 158.82 billion current LCU compare
- 105 Zambia 157.50 billion current LCU compare
- 106 French Polynesia 152.80 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Belgium?
- Gross capital formation in Belgium was 165.30 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 165.30 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.82 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gross capital formation?
- Belgium ranks 103rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.