Gross capital formation in France
France: Gross capital formation was 738.52 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
738.52 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
7th
of 187 countries
All-time high
738.52 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
16.05 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in France, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in France stood at 738.52 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in France peaked at 738.52 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 16.05 billion current US$, in 1960.
France ranks 7th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in France, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.05 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 17.19 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 19.85 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1963 | 22.24 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1964 | 26.10 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1965 | 27.90 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 31.11 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 33.60 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 36.02 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 40.62 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1970 | 42.19 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 45.82 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 56.65 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1973 | 75.11 billion current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1974 | 83.57 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1975 | 90.29 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1976 | 99.12 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 105.64 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 123.92 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1979 | 153.37 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 181.39 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 145.30 billion current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1982 | 139.78 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 121.87 billion current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1984 | 112.41 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 116.41 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 166.83 billion current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1987 | 206.68 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 236.18 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1989 | 246.82 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 307.08 billion current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1991 | 296.88 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 303.03 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 253.61 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1994 | 277.55 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 322.03 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 307.34 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 273.85 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 301.28 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 308.25 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 297.48 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 294.83 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 308.94 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 378.96 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 450.74 billion current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 480.33 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 525.81 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 625.95 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 686.84 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 559.39 billion current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 564.65 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 645.83 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 585.69 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 606.03 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 624.79 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 530.42 billion current US$ | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 533.55 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 574.25 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 628.96 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 626.92 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 603.84 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 695.55 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 671.40 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 700.73 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 679.93 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 738.52 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 738.52 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 15.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 738.52 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 24.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.07 billion current US$ | 16.05 billion current US$ | 40.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 87.57 billion current US$ | 42.19 billion current US$ | 153.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 167.37 billion current US$ | 112.41 billion current US$ | 246.82 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 295.09 billion current US$ | 253.61 billion current US$ | 322.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 460.93 billion current US$ | 294.83 billion current US$ | 686.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 592.11 billion current US$ | 530.42 billion current US$ | 645.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 681.66 billion current US$ | 603.84 billion current US$ | 738.52 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in France?
- Gross capital formation in France was 738.52 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 738.52 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.05 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does France rank for gross capital formation?
- France ranks 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.