Gross capital formation in Spain
Spain: Gross capital formation was 361.22 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
361.22 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
88th
of 187 countries
All-time high
361.22 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
4.89 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Spain, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Spain stood at 361.22 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 71.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Spain peaked at 361.22 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.89 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Spain ranks 88th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.89 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 5.07 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 6.23 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1973 | 7.90 billion current LCU | +26.7% |
| 1974 | 10.73 billion current LCU | +35.9% |
| 1975 | 11.91 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 13.53 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 15.93 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 1978 | 17.88 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 20.38 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 24.43 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 25.54 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 29.21 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 32.00 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 34.22 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 38.44 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 45.93 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1987 | 54.75 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1988 | 66.71 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 78.67 billion current LCU | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 88.15 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 93.71 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1992 | 93.36 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 86.14 billion current LCU | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 92.42 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 103.65 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 108.72 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 117.38 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 132.97 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1999 | 152.07 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 172.72 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 185.63 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 200.22 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 220.97 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 243.42 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 272.91 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 307.37 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 328.21 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 316.81 billion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 250.56 billion current LCU | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 241.27 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 221.36 billion current LCU | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 192.63 billion current LCU | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 178.59 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 188.55 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 210.61 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 214.05 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 228.92 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 251.02 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 262.14 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 232.92 billion current LCU | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 270.25 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 312.18 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2023 | 316.34 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 337.57 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 361.22 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 361.22 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 2.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Spain's 361.22 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 2.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.45 billion current LCU | 4.89 billion current LCU | 20.38 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.99 billion current LCU | 24.43 billion current LCU | 78.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 106.86 billion current LCU | 86.14 billion current LCU | 152.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 249.88 billion current LCU | 172.72 billion current LCU | 328.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 218.91 billion current LCU | 178.59 billion current LCU | 262.14 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 305.08 billion current LCU | 232.92 billion current LCU | 361.22 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 85 Romania 496.36 billion current LCU compare
- 86 Malaysia 413.94 billion current LCU compare
- 87 Guinea-Bissau 379.71 billion current LCU compare
- 89 Mozambique 346.38 billion current LCU compare
- 90 North Macedonia 331.15 billion current LCU compare
- 91 Qatar 262.91 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Spain?
- Gross capital formation in Spain was 361.22 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 361.22 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.89 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for gross capital formation?
- Spain ranks 88th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.