Gross capital formation in France
France: Gross capital formation was 653.56 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
653.56 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
74th
of 187 countries
All-time high
653.56 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
12.08 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in France, 1960–2025
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 France is 653.56 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in France peaked at 653.56 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.08 billion current LCU, in 1960.
France ranks 74th 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 France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.08 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 12.94 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 14.94 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1963 | 16.74 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1964 | 19.65 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1965 | 21.00 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 23.41 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 25.29 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 27.11 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 32.16 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1970 | 35.73 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 38.71 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 43.57 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 50.98 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 61.27 billion current LCU | +20.2% |
| 1975 | 59.02 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 72.57 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 79.00 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 85.26 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 99.48 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 116.85 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 120.38 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 140.04 billion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1983 | 141.60 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 149.77 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 159.45 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 176.15 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 189.38 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 214.48 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 240.05 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 254.90 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1991 | 255.34 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 244.54 billion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 218.97 billion current LCU | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 234.92 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 245.03 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 239.69 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 243.67 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 270.97 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 289.23 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 322.08 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 329.19 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 326.72 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 335.02 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 362.36 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 386.09 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 418.77 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 456.74 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 467.00 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 401.06 billion current LCU | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 425.92 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 463.97 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 455.86 billion current LCU | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 456.31 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 470.30 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 478.07 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 482.02 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 508.33 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 532.59 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 560.02 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 528.67 billion current LCU | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 588.09 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 637.58 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 648.07 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 628.18 billion current LCU | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 653.56 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 653.56 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 4.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 653.56 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 4.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.53 billion current LCU | 12.08 billion current LCU | 32.16 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 62.56 billion current LCU | 35.73 billion current LCU | 99.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 164.82 billion current LCU | 116.85 billion current LCU | 240.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 249.73 billion current LCU | 218.97 billion current LCU | 289.23 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 380.50 billion current LCU | 322.08 billion current LCU | 467.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 483.34 billion current LCU | 425.92 billion current LCU | 560.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 614.02 billion current LCU | 528.67 billion current LCU | 653.56 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in France?
- Gross capital formation in France was 653.56 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 653.56 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.08 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does France rank for gross capital formation?
- France ranks 74th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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About this data
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.