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

Spain ranks 147th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

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

Name: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Spain
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Spain: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 4.2%

World rank

147th

of 168 countries

All-time high

1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0.1403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2013

Years of data

1970–2025

Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Spain, 1970–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Spain stood at 0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Spain peaked at 1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.1403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2013.

Spain ranks 147th of 168 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Spain, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Spain, 1970 to 2025.
Year	constant LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1971	1.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.7%
1972	1.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1973	1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
1974	1.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.1%
1975	0.8687 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-19.1%
1976	0.8347 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
1977	0.7401 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
1978	0.5939 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-19.8%
1979	0.4249 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-28.5%
1980	0.3945 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
1981	0.4453 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.9%
1982	0.4654 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
1983	0.527 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+13.2%
1984	0.4984 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.4%
1985	0.5062 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1986	0.4023 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-20.5%
1987	0.3559 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
1988	0.3424 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
1989	0.3479 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1990	0.2863 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.7%
1991	0.2705 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
1992	0.2373 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
1993	0.2597 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
1994	0.2618 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.8%
1995	0.2435 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1996	0.2386 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.0%
1997	0.2742 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+14.9%
1998	0.2895 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.6%
1999	0.3104 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.2%
2000	0.3544 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+14.2%
2001	0.3518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.7%
2002	0.3243 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
2003	0.2698 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
2004	0.2395 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2005	0.2373 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2006	0.2329 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
2007	0.207 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
2008	0.179 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-13.5%
2009	0.1622 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2010	0.1612 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
2011	0.1434 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
2012	0.1488 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.8%
2013	0.1403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
2014	0.1445 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.0%
2015	0.1742 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+20.5%
2016	0.1725 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2017	0.1731 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
2018	0.1702 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
2019	0.1821 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.0%
2020	0.1805 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2021	0.1635 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2022	0.1719 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.1%
2023	0.1629 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
2024	0.1583 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
2025	0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.2%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.4249 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.4285 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.3424 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.527 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.2672 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.2373 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.3104 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.2558 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1622 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.3544 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.161 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1821 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.1648 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1805 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Spain

144 Lithuania 0.1574 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
145 Montenegro 0.157 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
146 Ireland 0.1563 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
148 Cyprus 0.1456 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
149 Portugal 0.1443 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
150 Slovenia 0.1433 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 Spain?: Gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Spain was 0.1516 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Spain?: The highest recorded value was 1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
How does Spain rank for gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?: Spain ranks 147th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.