Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) was 11.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom is 11.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 361.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 36.76 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -27.9 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom 89th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.75 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1973 | 32.86 % change on previous year | +179.6% |
| 1974 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1975 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 1976 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +291.6% |
| 1977 | 10.36 % change on previous year | +118.4% |
| 1978 | 24.56 % change on previous year | +137.1% |
| 1979 | 31.5 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1980 | 10.63 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1981 | -13.66 % change on previous year | -228.5% |
| 1982 | -0.8286 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 1983 | -0.5807 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1984 | -0.7671 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1985 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -768.7% |
| 1986 | 21.55 % change on previous year | +320.2% |
| 1987 | 29.27 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 1988 | 36.76 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 1989 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1990 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1991 | -10.82 % change on previous year | -323.9% |
| 1992 | -0.7782 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 1993 | -12.2 % change on previous year | +1467.9% |
| 1994 | 13.3 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1995 | 12.61 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1997 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 1998 | 8.73 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1999 | 0.5551 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2000 | 0.8826 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 2001 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -293.9% |
| 2002 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -541.5% |
| 2003 | 12.8 % change on previous year | +69.4% |
| 2004 | 16.45 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 2006 | 9.47 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 15.76 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 2008 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 2009 | -27.9 % change on previous year | +193.0% |
| 2010 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2011 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2013 | 6.92 % change on previous year | +286.4% |
| 2014 | 18.43 % change on previous year | +166.3% |
| 2015 | -4.31 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2016 | -7.51 % change on previous year | +74.3% |
| 2017 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 2018 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +127.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0656 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 2020 | -9 % change on previous year | -13806.3% |
| 2021 | 21.24 % change on previous year | -336.0% |
| 2022 | -3.32 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 2023 | 8.19 % change on previous year | -346.3% |
| 2024 | 12.18 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 2025 | 11.25 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 11.25 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.49 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 11.25 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.7 % change on previous year, 89% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (current US) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -13806.3% | 0.0656 % change on previous year | -9 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -1467.9% | -0.7782 % change on previous year | -12.2 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.2 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 32.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.19 % change on previous year | -13.66 % change on previous year | 36.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.84 % change on previous year | -12.2 % change on previous year | 13.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.06 % change on previous year | -27.9 % change on previous year | 16.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.71 % change on previous year | -7.51 % change on previous year | 18.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.76 % change on previous year | -9 % change on previous year | 21.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 11.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 36.76 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.9 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 89th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 361.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.