Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium
Belgium: Gross fixed capital formation was 153.41 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Belgium is 153.41 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Belgium peaked at 153.41 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.91 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 102nd of 181 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.91 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 9.49 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 10.27 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 11.70 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 14.55 billion current LCU | +24.4% |
| 1975 | 15.92 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 17.71 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 18.78 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 20.16 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 20.59 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 22.82 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 20.78 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 21.17 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 20.69 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 21.93 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 23.90 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 24.81 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 26.42 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 31.18 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 36.63 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1990 | 40.79 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1991 | 39.90 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 41.35 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 41.08 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 42.24 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 44.69 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 45.40 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 48.98 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 50.67 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 53.71 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 57.70 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 59.19 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 56.55 billion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 57.63 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 63.70 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 68.69 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 72.59 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 80.04 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 84.83 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 78.41 billion current LCU | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 79.69 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 86.32 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 88.54 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 87.43 billion current LCU | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 92.50 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 96.21 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 100.78 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 104.22 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 109.24 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 116.17 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 111.46 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 121.03 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 134.33 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 145.50 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 150.50 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 153.41 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 153.41 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 153.41 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.81 billion current LCU | 8.91 billion current LCU | 20.59 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.03 billion current LCU | 20.69 billion current LCU | 36.63 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.88 billion current LCU | 39.90 billion current LCU | 53.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.93 billion current LCU | 56.55 billion current LCU | 84.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.11 billion current LCU | 79.69 billion current LCU | 116.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.04 billion current LCU | 111.46 billion current LCU | 153.41 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- 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 in Belgium?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium was 153.41 billion current 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 153.41 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.91 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Belgium ranks 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.