Gross capital formation in Belgium
Belgium: Gross capital formation was 186.78 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
186.78 billion current US$
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
21st
of 187 countries
All-time high
186.78 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
7.92 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 186.78 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Belgium peaked at 186.78 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.92 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Belgium 21st out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.92 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 8.52 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 9.88 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1973 | 13.17 billion current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 16.97 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1975 | 17.49 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 19.18 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 22.06 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 26.75 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 30.19 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1980 | 33.68 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 23.64 billion current US$ | -29.8% |
| 1982 | 19.89 billion current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1983 | 16.36 billion current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1984 | 16.52 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 16.37 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 22.28 billion current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1987 | 29.33 billion current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1988 | 35.48 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1989 | 38.63 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1990 | 49.99 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1991 | 48.08 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 53.04 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 49.29 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 53.91 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 62.76 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1996 | 60.39 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 56.35 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 57.78 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 58.59 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 56.32 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 53.58 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 53.61 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 66.69 billion current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 83.69 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 91.34 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 97.86 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 115.86 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 134.18 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 106.83 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 107.84 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 129.06 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 117.57 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 119.02 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 125.13 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 107.53 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 114.69 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 121.88 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 138.65 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 132.44 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 127.49 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 146.32 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 161.84 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 164.62 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 164.75 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 186.78 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 186.78 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 3.9× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 186.78 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 6.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.21 billion current US$ | 7.92 billion current US$ | 30.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.22 billion current US$ | 16.36 billion current US$ | 38.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.02 billion current US$ | 48.08 billion current US$ | 62.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.00 billion current US$ | 53.58 billion current US$ | 134.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.38 billion current US$ | 107.53 billion current US$ | 138.65 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.63 billion current US$ | 127.49 billion current US$ | 186.78 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Belgium?
- Gross capital formation in Belgium was 186.78 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 186.78 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.92 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gross capital formation?
- Belgium ranks 21st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.