Gross capital formation (current US$) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 420.55 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Least developed countries, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded 420.55 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Least developed countries peaked at 425.49 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 33.66 billion current US$, in 1995.
That places Least developed countries 37th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 34.51 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 33.66 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 38.67 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1997 | 38.41 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 41.69 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 44.37 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 51.65 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 50.85 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 54.56 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 64.43 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 76.68 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 90.52 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2006 | 101.50 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 124.27 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 162.31 billion current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 167.77 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 177.00 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 203.86 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 225.54 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 247.59 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 270.89 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 250.51 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 261.11 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 297.18 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 326.97 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 347.30 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 328.72 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 369.69 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 425.49 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 405.17 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 409.31 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2025 | 420.55 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.55 billion current US$ | 33.66 billion current US$ | 44.37 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 94.45 billion current US$ | 50.85 billion current US$ | 167.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 260.80 billion current US$ | 177.00 billion current US$ | 347.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 393.15 billion current US$ | 328.72 billion current US$ | 425.49 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 34 Norway 123.20 billion current US$ compare
- 35 Romania 111.03 billion current US$ compare
- 36 Argentina 110.07 billion current US$ compare
- 37 Philippines 107.84 billion current US$ compare
- 38 Czechia 104.62 billion current US$ compare
- 39 Denmark 102.32 billion current US$ compare
- 40 Malaysia 96.62 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 141.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 977.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.7176 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 277.65 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 116.01 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0852 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 5.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 10.25 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Least developed countries?
- Gross capital formation in Least developed countries was 420.55 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 425.49 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.66 billion current US$ in 1995.
- How does Least developed countries rank for gross capital formation?
- Least developed countries ranks 37th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.