Gross fixed capital formation in Colombia
Colombia: Gross fixed capital formation was 169.87 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
169.87 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
5th
of 168 countries
All-time high
192.18 trillion constant LCU
in 2019
All-time low
14.70 trillion constant LCU
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Colombia, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 169.87 trillion constant LCU for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Colombia peaked at 192.18 trillion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 14.70 trillion constant LCU, in 1965.
That places Colombia 5th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Colombia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 14.70 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 16.74 trillion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1967 | 18.21 trillion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 20.71 trillion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1969 | 22.68 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 25.42 trillion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 26.66 trillion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 26.13 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 28.40 trillion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 30.87 trillion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 29.69 trillion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 32.51 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 32.74 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 35.80 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 37.16 trillion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 42.06 trillion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 44.69 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 46.02 trillion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 46.56 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 47.14 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 44.68 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 48.09 trillion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 48.48 trillion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 53.75 trillion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 50.94 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 49.24 trillion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 46.20 trillion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 51.93 trillion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 70.76 trillion constant LCU | +36.3% |
| 1994 | 85.93 trillion constant LCU | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 86.70 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 85.49 trillion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 83.77 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 78.50 trillion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 51.37 trillion constant LCU | -34.6% |
| 2000 | 50.33 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 55.23 trillion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 61.37 trillion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 68.42 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 76.03 trillion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 85.94 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 102.07 trillion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 122.37 trillion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 119.05 trillion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 124.35 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 133.19 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 149.45 trillion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 154.44 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 167.53 trillion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 182.96 trillion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 188.09 trillion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 182.66 trillion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 186.05 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 187.97 trillion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 192.18 trillion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 146.78 trillion constant LCU | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 171.29 trillion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 190.99 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 166.51 trillion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 167.62 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 169.87 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 169.87 trillion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 349.48 billion constant LCU, 486.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 169.87 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 71.80 billion constant LCU, 2365.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.61 trillion constant LCU | 14.70 trillion constant LCU | 22.68 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 30.54 trillion constant LCU | 25.42 trillion constant LCU | 37.16 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.24 trillion constant LCU | 42.06 trillion constant LCU | 53.75 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.99 trillion constant LCU | 46.20 trillion constant LCU | 86.70 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.52 trillion constant LCU | 50.33 trillion constant LCU | 124.35 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 172.45 trillion constant LCU | 133.19 trillion constant LCU | 192.18 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.84 trillion constant LCU | 146.78 trillion constant LCU | 190.99 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Colombia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Colombia was 169.87 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 192.18 trillion constant LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.70 trillion constant LCU in 1965.
- How does Colombia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Colombia ranks 5th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.