Gross capital formation in Norway
Norway: Gross capital formation was 123.20 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Norway, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Norway recorded 123.20 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Norway peaked at 141.40 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.23 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Norway 34th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.32 billion current US$ | 4.23 billion current US$ | 15.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.07 billion current US$ | 16.29 billion current US$ | 31.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.08 billion current US$ | 26.20 billion current US$ | 42.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.83 billion current US$ | 34.41 billion current US$ | 118.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.45 billion current US$ | 100.29 billion current US$ | 141.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 120.50 billion current US$ | 110.94 billion current US$ | 129.62 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Norway
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 11.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 83,813 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 6.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 470.26 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 83,813 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 10.4 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -56.92 billion current LCU (2022)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -5.92 billion current US$ (2022)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 488.47 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Norway?
- Gross capital formation in Norway was 123.20 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 141.40 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.23 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Norway rank for gross capital formation?
- Norway ranks 34th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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About this data
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.