Gross capital formation (current LCU) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 598.50 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
598.50 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
77th
of 187 countries
All-time high
598.50 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
13.51 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 598.50 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in United Kingdom peaked at 598.50 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 13.51 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 77th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.51 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 14.73 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 16.05 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 21.73 billion current LCU | +35.4% |
| 1974 | 24.88 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1975 | 26.60 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 34.30 billion current LCU | +29.0% |
| 1977 | 39.00 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1978 | 44.19 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 52.62 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 53.04 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 52.96 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 60.42 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 69.23 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1984 | 78.29 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1985 | 85.31 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 90.79 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 105.27 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 132.26 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 1989 | 150.13 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 145.03 billion current LCU | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 130.21 billion current LCU | -10.2% |
| 1992 | 129.83 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 133.40 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 148.10 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 161.75 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 174.73 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 175.39 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 188.51 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 194.05 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 209.32 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 216.26 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 223.39 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 231.32 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 240.22 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 258.38 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 279.50 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 297.54 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 293.02 billion current LCU | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 249.30 billion current LCU | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 268.52 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 275.40 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 284.33 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 307.18 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 345.62 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 356.21 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 372.80 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 401.24 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 409.91 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 428.70 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 388.41 billion current LCU | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 438.95 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 473.52 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 508.03 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 554.24 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2025 | 598.50 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 598.50 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 4.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 598.50 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 3.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.76 billion current LCU | 13.51 billion current LCU | 52.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 87.77 billion current LCU | 52.96 billion current LCU | 150.13 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 158.10 billion current LCU | 129.83 billion current LCU | 194.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 249.83 billion current LCU | 209.32 billion current LCU | 297.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 344.99 billion current LCU | 268.52 billion current LCU | 428.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 493.61 billion current LCU | 388.41 billion current LCU | 598.50 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in United Kingdom?
- Gross capital formation in United Kingdom was 598.50 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 598.50 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.51 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross capital formation?
- United Kingdom ranks 77th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.