Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 611.33 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
611.33 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 19.4%
World rank
76th
of 187 countries
All-time high
623.64 billion current LCU
in 2018
All-time low
1.79 billion current LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Hong Kong, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 611.33 billion current LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.4% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Hong Kong peaked at 623.64 billion current LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.79 billion current LCU, in 1961.
That places Hong Kong 76th 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 (current LCU) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.97 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.79 billion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 1962 | 2.47 billion current LCU | +38.2% |
| 1963 | 3.49 billion current LCU | +41.3% |
| 1964 | 4.31 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1965 | 4.87 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 3.95 billion current LCU | -18.9% |
| 1967 | 3.11 billion current LCU | -21.2% |
| 1968 | 2.75 billion current LCU | -11.7% |
| 1969 | 3.18 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1970 | 4.71 billion current LCU | +48.3% |
| 1971 | 6.50 billion current LCU | +37.8% |
| 1972 | 7.54 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 9.46 billion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 1974 | 11.42 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1975 | 11.38 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 16.03 billion current LCU | +40.9% |
| 1977 | 19.44 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1978 | 24.64 billion current LCU | +26.8% |
| 1979 | 36.78 billion current LCU | +49.2% |
| 1980 | 50.06 billion current LCU | +36.1% |
| 1981 | 60.65 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1982 | 60.73 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 57.95 billion current LCU | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 63.97 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 59.80 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 75.11 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 1987 | 102.91 billion current LCU | +37.0% |
| 1988 | 132.14 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1989 | 142.31 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 162.82 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 186.11 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 227.42 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1993 | 253.70 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 329.36 billion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 1995 | 383.71 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 392.83 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 469.60 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 379.39 billion current LCU | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 321.22 billion current LCU | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 368.92 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 336.77 billion current LCU | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 300.74 billion current LCU | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 281.24 billion current LCU | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 294.44 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 297.39 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 335.02 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 353.20 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 359.28 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 362.49 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 424.37 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 467.03 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 513.75 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 513.84 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 538.39 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 516.62 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 535.66 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 586.95 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 623.64 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 517.51 billion current LCU | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 507.92 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 481.14 billion current LCU | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 427.80 billion current LCU | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 481.51 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 511.96 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2025 | 611.33 billion current LCU | +19.4% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 611.33 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 4.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 611.33 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 177.54 billion current LCU, 3.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.19 billion current LCU | 1.79 billion current LCU | 4.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.79 billion current LCU | 4.71 billion current LCU | 36.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 80.56 billion current LCU | 50.06 billion current LCU | 142.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 310.62 billion current LCU | 162.82 billion current LCU | 469.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 328.95 billion current LCU | 281.24 billion current LCU | 368.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 523.78 billion current LCU | 424.37 billion current LCU | 623.64 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 503.61 billion current LCU | 427.80 billion current LCU | 611.33 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.54 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1972 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10,704 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 125.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.3081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16,722 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 0.3594 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 1.12 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 56,469 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Hong Kong?
- Gross capital formation in Hong Kong was 611.33 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 623.64 billion current LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 billion current LCU in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross capital formation?
- Hong Kong ranks 76th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.