Gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Gross capital formation was 1.55 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.55 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 5.2%
Rank
19th
of 41 groups
All-time high
1.55 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
7.33 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) is 1.55 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 100.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 1.55 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.33 billion current US$, in 1960.
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 19th of 41 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.33 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 8.40 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1962 | 8.69 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 10.20 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1964 | 12.18 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1965 | 13.18 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 9.46 billion current US$ | -28.3% |
| 1967 | 10.46 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1968 | 11.05 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 12.06 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 13.17 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 14.45 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 15.12 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 17.57 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 24.55 billion current US$ | +39.7% |
| 1975 | 21.75 billion current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 22.25 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 28.19 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1978 | 34.24 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1979 | 39.90 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1980 | 41.70 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 55.80 billion current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1982 | 56.81 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 51.99 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 55.84 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 68.58 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1986 | 72.15 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 79.82 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1988 | 86.46 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 88.42 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 97.56 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 77.73 billion current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1992 | 89.65 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 74.56 billion current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1994 | 98.64 billion current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1995 | 119.44 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1996 | 106.03 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 125.08 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1998 | 124.24 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 162.64 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2000 | 142.27 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 166.93 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 178.38 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 212.77 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2004 | 278.63 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2005 | 341.55 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 404.93 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 555.73 billion current US$ | +37.2% |
| 2008 | 511.22 billion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 581.11 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 732.78 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 795.49 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 776.48 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 709.89 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 787.19 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 771.31 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 814.69 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 964.15 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 1.01 trillion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 930.89 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 1.19 trillion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2022 | 1.31 trillion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 1.38 trillion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 1.47 trillion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 1.55 trillion current US$ | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.30 billion current US$ | 7.33 billion current US$ | 13.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.12 billion current US$ | 13.17 billion current US$ | 39.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.76 billion current US$ | 41.70 billion current US$ | 88.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 107.56 billion current US$ | 74.56 billion current US$ | 162.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 337.35 billion current US$ | 142.27 billion current US$ | 581.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 839.63 billion current US$ | 709.89 billion current US$ | 1.03 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.31 trillion current US$ | 930.89 billion current US$ | 1.55 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- 16 Spain 408.17 billion current US$ compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 403.83 billion current US$ compare
- 18 Brazil 389.32 billion current US$ compare
- 19 Switzerland 307.71 billion current US$ compare
- 20 Netherlands 264.15 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Belgium 186.78 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Poland 185.22 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.4% (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 587.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 14.5% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 656.60 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 686.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 14.3% (2025)
- Services, value added 2.10 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 2.28 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Gross capital formation in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 1.55 trillion 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 South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.33 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for gross capital formation?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 19th out of 41 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 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.