Gross capital formation (current US$) in Argentina
Argentina: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 110.07 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
110.07 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.9%
World rank
36th
of 187 countries
All-time high
125.88 billion current US$
in 2023
All-time low
3.34 billion current US$
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 110.07 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Argentina peaked at 125.88 billion current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.34 billion current US$, in 1963.
That places Argentina 36th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.73 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.59 billion current US$ | +50.1% |
| 1962 | 3.98 billion current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1963 | 3.34 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1964 | 5.50 billion current US$ | +64.7% |
| 1965 | 6.36 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 5.88 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1967 | 5.15 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1968 | 5.73 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1970 | 7.72 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 8.03 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 8.30 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 10.98 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1974 | 16.12 billion current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1975 | 15.44 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 15.72 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 17.57 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1978 | 24.76 billion current US$ | +40.9% |
| 1979 | 17.91 billion current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1980 | 19.44 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 17.85 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 18.34 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 21.72 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 23.34 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 15.50 billion current US$ | -33.6% |
| 1986 | 18.49 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1987 | 21.28 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 23.65 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 11.89 billion current US$ | -49.7% |
| 1990 | 19.79 billion current US$ | +66.4% |
| 1991 | 27.77 billion current US$ | +40.4% |
| 1992 | 38.21 billion current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1993 | 46.61 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1994 | 51.40 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 47.74 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 53.41 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 60.99 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 62.69 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 50.65 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 49.83 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 41.99 billion current US$ | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 10.61 billion current US$ | -74.7% |
| 2003 | 18.05 billion current US$ | +70.2% |
| 2004 | 28.90 billion current US$ | +60.1% |
| 2005 | 37.54 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 43.44 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 57.79 billion current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2008 | 70.77 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 53.45 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 75.01 billion current US$ | +40.3% |
| 2011 | 97.54 billion current US$ | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 90.10 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 95.53 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 90.86 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 101.53 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 98.48 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 117.22 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 87.19 billion current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2019 | 63.63 billion current US$ | -27.0% |
| 2020 | 55.61 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 87.95 billion current US$ | +58.2% |
| 2022 | 110.22 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2023 | 125.88 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 101.10 billion current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2025 | 110.07 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 110.07 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 9.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 110.07 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 9.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.28 billion current US$ | 3.34 billion current US$ | 7.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.25 billion current US$ | 7.72 billion current US$ | 24.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.15 billion current US$ | 11.89 billion current US$ | 23.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.92 billion current US$ | 19.79 billion current US$ | 62.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.24 billion current US$ | 10.61 billion current US$ | 70.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.71 billion current US$ | 63.63 billion current US$ | 117.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 98.47 billion current US$ | 55.61 billion current US$ | 125.88 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 37.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0902 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Argentina?
- Gross capital formation in Argentina was 110.07 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 125.88 billion current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.34 billion current US$ in 1963.
- How does Argentina rank for gross capital formation?
- Argentina ranks 36th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.