Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 43.9%
World rank
142nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
24.44 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-8.93 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium is 1.93 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 43.9% on the previous year and down 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 24.44 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -8.93 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Belgium ranks 142nd of 179 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1973 | 13.9 % change on previous year | +69.9% |
| 1974 | 24.44 % change on previous year | +75.8% |
| 1975 | 9.37 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 1976 | 11.27 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1977 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1978 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 1979 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 1980 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +417.1% |
| 1981 | -8.93 % change on previous year | -182.4% |
| 1982 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 1983 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -221.7% |
| 1984 | 6 % change on previous year | -363.2% |
| 1985 | 8.99 % change on previous year | +49.9% |
| 1986 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1987 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +71.0% |
| 1988 | 18.01 % change on previous year | +177.1% |
| 1989 | 17.49 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1991 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 1992 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -266.7% |
| 1993 | -0.6428 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 1994 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -538.8% |
| 1995 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 1996 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1997 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +399.5% |
| 1998 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1999 | 6.01 % change on previous year | +74.1% |
| 2000 | 7.43 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 2001 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 2002 | -4.45 % change on previous year | -273.0% |
| 2003 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 2004 | 10.54 % change on previous year | +454.2% |
| 2005 | 7.82 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 2006 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 2007 | 10.26 % change on previous year | +80.4% |
| 2008 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 2009 | -7.57 % change on previous year | -226.3% |
| 2010 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2011 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +411.6% |
| 2012 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2013 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 2014 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -562.1% |
| 2015 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2016 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 2018 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2020 | -4.06 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 2021 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -311.4% |
| 2022 | 10.99 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2023 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2024 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 2025 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 1.93 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.37 % change on previous year, 44% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 1.93 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.88 % change on previous year, 33% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.91 % change on previous year | 2.1 % change on previous year | 24.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.23 % change on previous year | -8.93 % change on previous year | 18.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.97 % change on previous year | -2.18 % change on previous year | 11.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.02 % change on previous year | -7.57 % change on previous year | 10.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.04 % change on previous year | -1.25 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.87 % change on previous year | -4.06 % change on previous year | 10.99 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 139 China 2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Malta 2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Botswana 2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Senegal 1.83 % change on previous year compare
- 144 North Macedonia 1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 145 France 1.67 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium was 1.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 24.44 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.93 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Belgium rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 142nd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.