How does Japan rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?

Japan ranks 37th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.

Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan

Name: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan
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Japan: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 4.1%

World rank

37th

of 168 countries

All-time high

309.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

20.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1970–2024

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan, 1970–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan is 36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 309.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 20.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

That places Japan 37th out of 168 countries 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Japan, 1970 to 2024.
Year	constant LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	309.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1971	286.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1972	238.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.9%
1973	195.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.9%
1974	161.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
1975	147.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1976	135.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1977	112.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.4%
1978	86.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-23.2%
1979	88.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
1980	83.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
1981	77.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1982	83.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.3%
1983	76.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
1984	75.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
1985	74.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.5%
1986	53.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-28.2%
1987	48.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
1988	45.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1989	48.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.8%
1990	50.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.7%
1991	45.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.1%
1992	40.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1993	33.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
1994	30.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
1995	27.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
1996	33.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+19.5%
1997	36.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.1%
1998	37.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
1999	33.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
2000	31.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2001	34.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+11.9%
2002	34.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2003	31.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2004	29.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2005	30.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
2006	32.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.7%
2007	32.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
2008	27.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-13.7%
2009	24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-13.4%
2010	21.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
2011	20.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
2012	21.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.5%
2013	26.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+24.3%
2014	28.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+10.0%
2015	32.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+13.1%
2016	29.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
2017	30.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.1%
2018	29.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2019	29.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2020	28.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2021	29.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.3%
2022	34.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+18.0%
2023	35.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.4%
2024	36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.1%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	176.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	86.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	309.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	66.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	45.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	83.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	36.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	27.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	50.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	31.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	34.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	26.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	20.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	32.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	32.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	28.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Japan

34 Hungary 45.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
35 Djibouti 41.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
36 Central African Republic 40.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
38 Iraq 36.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
39 Sri Lanka 31.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
40 Vanuatu 29.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan?: Gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Japan was 36.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 309.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 20.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does Japan rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?: Japan ranks 37th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 168 places, 6,954 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 22 September 2026

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.