Gross capital formation (current US$) in IBRD only
IBRD only: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 13.20 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.20 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 2.6%
Rank
6th
of 43 groups
All-time high
13.20 trillion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
57.59 billion current US$
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Gross capital formation in IBRD only, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in IBRD only is 13.20 trillion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in IBRD only peaked at 13.20 trillion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 57.59 billion current US$, in 1962.
That places IBRD only 6th out of 43 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in IBRD only, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 77.07 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 64.44 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1962 | 57.59 billion current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1963 | 68.10 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 82.21 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1965 | 95.40 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1966 | 100.79 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 94.89 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1968 | 102.06 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 117.78 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 143.95 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1971 | 158.36 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 175.39 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 230.41 billion current US$ | +31.4% |
| 1974 | 308.23 billion current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1975 | 360.67 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 383.06 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 444.90 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 482.01 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1979 | 533.99 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 655.85 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1981 | 730.00 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 667.97 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 623.77 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 644.70 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 688.00 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 694.78 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 714.65 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 810.88 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 885.61 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 998.92 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 963.03 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 1.01 trillion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 1.05 trillion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 1.16 trillion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 1.40 trillion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 1.45 trillion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.34 trillion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 1.30 trillion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 1.41 trillion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 1.48 trillion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.54 trillion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 1.83 trillion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 2.30 trillion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 2.70 trillion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 3.27 trillion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2007 | 4.27 trillion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 5.31 trillion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 5.16 trillion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 6.54 trillion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 7.90 trillion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 8.41 trillion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 8.87 trillion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 9.13 trillion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 8.49 trillion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 8.43 trillion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 9.38 trillion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 10.28 trillion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 10.32 trillion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 10.03 trillion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 12.29 trillion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2022 | 12.84 trillion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 12.87 trillion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 13.20 trillion current US$ | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.03 billion current US$ | 57.59 billion current US$ | 117.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 322.10 billion current US$ | 143.95 billion current US$ | 533.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 711.62 billion current US$ | 623.77 billion current US$ | 885.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 trillion current US$ | 963.03 billion current US$ | 1.45 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.93 trillion current US$ | 1.41 trillion current US$ | 5.31 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.78 trillion current US$ | 6.54 trillion current US$ | 10.32 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.25 trillion current US$ | 10.03 trillion current US$ | 13.20 trillion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near IBRD only
- 3 India 1.37 trillion current US$ compare
- 4 Japan 1.16 trillion current US$ compare
- 5 Germany 1.11 trillion current US$ compare
- 6 United Kingdom 788.04 billion current US$ compare
- 7 France 738.52 billion current US$ compare
- 8 Russia 663.16 billion current US$ compare
- 9 Italy 567.71 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for IBRD only
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 351.99 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 265.04 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -8.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0062 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 52.93 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3239 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 2,651 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2875 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in IBRD only?
- Gross capital formation in IBRD only was 13.20 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in IBRD only?
- The highest recorded value was 13.20 trillion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in IBRD only?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.59 billion current US$ in 1962.
- How does IBRD only rank for gross capital formation?
- IBRD only ranks 6th out of 43 groups with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in IBRD only?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IBRD only 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.