Gross capital formation in Colombia
Colombia: Gross capital formation was 76.47 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
76.47 billion current US$
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
44th
of 187 countries
All-time high
91.51 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
816.50 million current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Colombia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 76.47 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Colombia peaked at 91.51 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 816.50 million current US$, in 1960.
Colombia ranks 44th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Colombia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 816.50 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 930.46 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1962 | 898.27 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1963 | 853.80 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1965 | 848.29 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1966 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1967 | 990.16 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1969 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1971 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 1.88 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1974 | 2.65 billion current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1975 | 2.23 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1976 | 2.69 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1977 | 3.65 billion current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1978 | 4.25 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1979 | 5.07 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 6.37 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1981 | 7.50 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 7.98 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 7.70 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 7.25 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 6.64 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 6.29 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 7.27 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 8.62 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1989 | 7.90 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 9.86 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 9.40 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 12.01 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1993 | 16.57 billion current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1994 | 20.87 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1995 | 23.87 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 21.52 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 22.32 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 19.42 billion current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1999 | 11.10 billion current US$ | -42.8% |
| 2000 | 14.88 billion current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2001 | 15.74 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 16.90 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 17.68 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 22.76 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2005 | 31.53 billion current US$ | +38.5% |
| 2006 | 37.11 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 48.37 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 57.52 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 51.11 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 62.71 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 77.03 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 81.94 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 84.76 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 91.51 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 69.77 billion current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2016 | 65.50 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 67.36 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 70.83 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 69.07 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 51.71 billion current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2021 | 60.26 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 68.39 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 60.10 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 69.27 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2025 | 76.47 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 76.47 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 6.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 76.47 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 6.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 970.92 million current US$ | 816.50 million current US$ | 1.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.70 billion current US$ | 1.46 billion current US$ | 5.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.35 billion current US$ | 6.29 billion current US$ | 8.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.69 billion current US$ | 9.40 billion current US$ | 23.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.36 billion current US$ | 14.88 billion current US$ | 57.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.05 billion current US$ | 62.71 billion current US$ | 91.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.37 billion current US$ | 51.71 billion current US$ | 76.47 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Colombia?
- Gross capital formation in Colombia was 76.47 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 91.51 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 816.50 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Colombia rank for gross capital formation?
- Colombia ranks 44th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.