Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean is 1.93 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 149.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 16.13 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -19.11 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Latin America & Caribbean 20th out of 33 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 9.34 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 1973 | 12.44 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1974 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1975 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1976 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1977 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1978 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +151.9% |
| 1979 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 0.9429 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1981 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +354.6% |
| 1982 | -10.77 % change on previous year | -351.2% |
| 1983 | -19.11 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 1984 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1985 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 1986 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +137.3% |
| 1987 | 10.92 % change on previous year | +95.0% |
| 1988 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 1989 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1990 | -11.17 % change on previous year | -301.9% |
| 1991 | 0.3197 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 1992 | 8.81 % change on previous year | +2654.0% |
| 1993 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 1994 | 11.75 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 1995 | -9.79 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1996 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 1997 | 11.17 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 1998 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1999 | -5.96 % change on previous year | -226.3% |
| 2000 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 2001 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2002 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 0.836 % change on previous year | -126.3% |
| 2004 | 9.97 % change on previous year | +1093.2% |
| 2005 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 10.45 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 2007 | 11.95 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2009 | -8.35 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 2010 | 12.51 % change on previous year | -249.8% |
| 2011 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2013 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2014 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 2015 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +174.7% |
| 2016 | -5.67 % change on previous year | +45.6% |
| 2017 | 0.3917 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2018 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +533.5% |
| 2019 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 2020 | -12.6 % change on previous year | +989.8% |
| 2021 | 16.13 % change on previous year | -228.0% |
| 2022 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 2023 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2024 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.36 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 12.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.592 % change on previous year | -19.11 % change on previous year | 10.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.25 % change on previous year | -11.17 % change on previous year | 11.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.81 % change on previous year | -8.35 % change on previous year | 11.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -5.67 % change on previous year | 12.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 % change on previous year | -12.6 % change on previous year | 16.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 17 Armenia 15.6 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Vanuatu 14.23 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Samoa 14.11 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Ghana 13.83 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Sri Lanka 13.7 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Pakistan 13.17 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Djibouti 12.92 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2,503 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 30.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 3,357 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added 5.04 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 4.37 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 68.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2256 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 6,555 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 16.13 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.11 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 20th out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.