Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) in Spain
Spain: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) was 289.10 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
289.10 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
80th
of 168 countries
All-time high
305.69 billion constant LCU
in 2007
All-time low
76.13 billion constant LCU
in 1971
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Spain, 1970–2025
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 Spain is 289.10 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Spain peaked at 305.69 billion constant LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 76.13 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
That places Spain 80th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) in Spain, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 78.49 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 76.13 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1972 | 86.94 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 98.24 billion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 104.33 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 99.64 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 98.84 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 97.95 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 95.31 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 91.11 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 91.75 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 90.24 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 91.15 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 90.02 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 85.72 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 91.46 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 101.03 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 113.36 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 128.72 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 144.18 billion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 153.48 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 156.03 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 149.58 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 136.26 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 138.78 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 149.53 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 153.26 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 161.73 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 179.14 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 196.89 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 211.98 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 220.85 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 229.88 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 245.00 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 256.18 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 274.05 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 293.95 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 305.69 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 292.86 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 242.70 billion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 230.22 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 213.31 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 198.09 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 191.13 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 199.48 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 210.11 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 214.38 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 228.85 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 243.70 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 255.62 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 232.80 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 238.93 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 249.08 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 263.79 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 273.19 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 289.10 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 289.10 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.02 billion constant LCU, 2.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Spain's 289.10 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 140.09 billion constant LCU, 2.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 92.70 billion constant LCU | 76.13 billion constant LCU | 104.33 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.76 billion constant LCU | 85.72 billion constant LCU | 144.18 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 157.47 billion constant LCU | 136.26 billion constant LCU | 196.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 257.31 billion constant LCU | 211.98 billion constant LCU | 305.69 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 218.49 billion constant LCU | 191.13 billion constant LCU | 255.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.81 billion constant LCU | 232.80 billion constant LCU | 289.10 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 77 Equatorial Guinea 312.77 billion constant LCU compare
- 78 Uruguay 307.28 billion constant LCU compare
- 79 United Arab Emirates 290.94 billion constant LCU compare
- 81 Guinea-Bissau 251.78 billion constant LCU compare
- 82 Switzerland 209.56 billion constant LCU compare
- 83 Djibouti 190.96 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -19.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -9.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0077 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 298.15 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 217.71 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Spain?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Spain was 289.10 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 305.69 billion constant LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.13 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does Spain rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Spain ranks 80th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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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.