Gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross fixed capital formation was 537.51 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong is 537.51 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong peaked at 598.72 billion constant LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 27.26 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Hong Kong ranks 69th of 167 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27.26 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | 36.75 billion constant LCU | +34.8% |
| 1963 | 49.55 billion constant LCU | +34.8% |
| 1964 | 55.24 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1965 | 61.64 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 53.58 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1967 | 44.33 billion constant LCU | -17.3% |
| 1968 | 40.30 billion constant LCU | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 41.96 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 47.89 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1971 | 59.27 billion constant LCU | +23.8% |
| 1972 | 64.72 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 72.31 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 71.12 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 72.54 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 82.50 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 103.84 billion constant LCU | +25.9% |
| 1978 | 114.51 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 131.58 billion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 158.17 billion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 1981 | 172.81 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 176.10 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 161.74 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 166.12 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 166.29 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 176.50 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 201.52 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 217.92 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 226.50 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 245.03 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 268.13 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 292.17 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 300.77 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 345.80 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 371.01 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 410.60 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 466.79 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 432.27 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 361.65 billion constant LCU | -16.3% |
| 2000 | 390.14 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 400.88 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 385.28 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 391.12 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 404.25 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 420.51 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 450.23 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 464.46 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 470.92 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 454.59 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 489.56 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 539.64 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 576.26 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 591.04 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 590.37 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 571.59 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 570.94 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 588.78 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 598.72 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 509.30 billion constant LCU | -14.9% |
| 2020 | 452.53 billion constant LCU | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 490.11 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 453.66 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 505.51 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 515.16 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 537.51 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.62 billion constant LCU | 27.26 billion constant LCU | 61.64 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 82.03 billion constant LCU | 47.89 billion constant LCU | 131.58 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 182.37 billion constant LCU | 158.17 billion constant LCU | 226.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 349.42 billion constant LCU | 245.03 billion constant LCU | 466.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 423.24 billion constant LCU | 385.28 billion constant LCU | 470.92 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 562.62 billion constant LCU | 489.56 billion constant LCU | 598.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.41 billion constant LCU | 452.53 billion constant LCU | 537.51 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 413,630 current LCU per person (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7859 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 44,784 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 7.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 408,572 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 4.64 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong was 537.51 billion 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 598.72 billion constant LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.26 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Hong Kong ranks 69th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.