Gross fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.34 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 1.34 trillion constant LCU for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic peaked at 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.77 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Dominican Republic ranks 51st of 168 countries 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 fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.02 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 11.77 billion constant LCU | -21.6% |
| 1962 | 20.37 billion constant LCU | +73.1% |
| 1963 | 27.86 billion constant LCU | +36.8% |
| 1964 | 35.51 billion constant LCU | +27.5% |
| 1965 | 18.69 billion constant LCU | -47.4% |
| 1966 | 29.10 billion constant LCU | +55.7% |
| 1967 | 30.42 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 32.94 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 36.22 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 45.85 billion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 1971 | 61.40 billion constant LCU | +33.9% |
| 1972 | 72.95 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 86.51 billion constant LCU | +18.6% |
| 1974 | 93.09 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 106.58 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1976 | 98.10 billion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 107.72 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 107.13 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 121.83 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 129.66 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 108.81 billion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1982 | 90.98 billion constant LCU | -16.4% |
| 1983 | 105.18 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1984 | 96.09 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 91.36 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 116.17 billion constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 1987 | 148.83 billion constant LCU | +28.1% |
| 1988 | 140.50 billion constant LCU | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 160.06 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 146.26 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 133.82 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 165.27 billion constant LCU | +23.5% |
| 1993 | 192.25 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 223.26 billion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 235.78 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 269.06 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 325.46 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 1998 | 441.57 billion constant LCU | +35.7% |
| 1999 | 412.71 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 477.13 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 464.74 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 495.40 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 419.71 billion constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 426.12 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 484.95 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 2006 | 592.76 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 670.93 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 710.40 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 604.23 billion constant LCU | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 705.78 billion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 687.21 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 681.32 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 661.83 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 720.78 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 853.38 billion constant LCU | +18.4% |
| 2016 | 954.62 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 928.07 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 1.04 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 1.32 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 1.35 trillion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 1.34 trillion constant LCU | -3.0% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 1.34 trillion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 349.48 billion constant LCU, 3.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 1.34 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 71.80 billion constant LCU, 18.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.79 billion constant LCU | 11.77 billion constant LCU | 36.22 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 90.12 billion constant LCU | 45.85 billion constant LCU | 121.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 118.76 billion constant LCU | 90.98 billion constant LCU | 160.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.54 billion constant LCU | 133.82 billion constant LCU | 441.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 534.64 billion constant LCU | 419.71 billion constant LCU | 710.40 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 833.93 billion constant LCU | 661.83 billion constant LCU | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 trillion constant LCU | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Dominican Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.27 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -114.00 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -9.9 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 9.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0386 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 426.96 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Dominican Republic was 1.34 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 Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.77 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Dominican Republic ranks 51st out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.