Gross capital formation (current LCU) in United States
United States: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 6.31 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.31 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
38th
of 187 countries
All-time high
6.31 trillion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
229.84 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Gross capital formation in United States, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in United States stood at 6.31 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in United States peaked at 6.31 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 229.84 billion current LCU, in 1970.
United States ranks 38th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) in United States, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 229.84 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 255.33 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 288.83 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1973 | 332.57 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 350.69 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 341.66 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 412.87 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 489.78 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1978 | 583.94 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 659.75 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 666.05 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 778.57 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1982 | 737.98 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 808.68 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 1.01 trillion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1985 | 1.05 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 1.09 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 1.15 trillion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 1.20 trillion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 1.27 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 1.28 trillion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 1.24 trillion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 1.31 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 1.40 trillion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 1.55 trillion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 1.63 trillion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 1.75 trillion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 1.92 trillion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 2.08 trillion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 2.26 trillion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 2.43 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 2.35 trillion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 2.37 trillion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 2.49 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 2.77 trillion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 3.05 trillion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 3.25 trillion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 3.27 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 3.11 trillion current LCU | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 2.57 trillion current LCU | -17.2% |
| 2010 | 2.81 trillion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 2.97 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 3.24 trillion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 3.44 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 3.68 trillion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 3.92 trillion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 3.93 trillion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 4.15 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 4.46 trillion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 4.67 trillion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 4.58 trillion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 5.08 trillion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 5.74 trillion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 6.00 trillion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 6.31 trillion current LCU | +5.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 6.31 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 43.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 394.53 billion current LCU | 229.84 billion current LCU | 659.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 975.36 billion current LCU | 666.05 billion current LCU | 1.27 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.64 trillion current LCU | 1.24 trillion current LCU | 2.26 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.77 trillion current LCU | 2.35 trillion current LCU | 3.27 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.73 trillion current LCU | 2.81 trillion current LCU | 4.67 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.54 trillion current LCU | 4.58 trillion current LCU | 6.31 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
More economy & growth data for United States
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0057 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 509.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.7205 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0041 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 371.72 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 0.9623 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in United States?
- Gross capital formation in United States was 6.31 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 6.31 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 229.84 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does United States rank for gross capital formation?
- United States ranks 38th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.