Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in France
France: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) was 655.97 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
655.97 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
74th
of 181 countries
All-time high
655.97 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
10.67 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in France, 1960–2025
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 France is 655.97 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in France peaked at 655.97 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.67 billion current LCU, in 1960.
That places France 74th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 (current LCU) in France, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.67 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 12.25 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1962 | 13.64 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1963 | 15.81 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1964 | 18.21 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1965 | 19.97 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1966 | 21.90 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 24.02 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1968 | 25.89 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1969 | 29.45 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1970 | 32.56 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 36.61 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1972 | 40.99 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 47.45 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 56.53 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 60.29 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 68.59 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 74.46 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 82.98 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 94.42 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 110.89 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 122.43 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 136.81 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1983 | 142.85 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 150.23 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 159.55 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 171.84 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 185.90 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 207.79 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 229.06 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1990 | 244.09 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 250.72 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 245.91 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 232.25 billion current LCU | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 236.18 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 239.69 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 242.68 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 244.55 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 260.44 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 281.47 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 307.69 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 319.18 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 320.97 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 332.56 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 353.42 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 374.53 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 404.24 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 437.68 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 456.37 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 415.23 billion current LCU | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 428.80 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 447.47 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 452.24 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 450.99 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 451.39 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 452.61 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 466.93 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 490.89 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 515.25 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 545.21 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 520.13 billion current LCU | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 588.98 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 623.31 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 645.43 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 645.21 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 655.97 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 655.97 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 4.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- France's 655.97 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 4.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.18 billion current LCU | 10.67 billion current LCU | 29.45 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 59.49 billion current LCU | 32.56 billion current LCU | 94.42 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.73 billion current LCU | 110.89 billion current LCU | 229.06 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 247.80 billion current LCU | 232.25 billion current LCU | 281.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 372.19 billion current LCU | 307.69 billion current LCU | 456.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 470.18 billion current LCU | 428.80 billion current LCU | 545.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 613.17 billion current LCU | 520.13 billion current LCU | 655.97 billion current LCU | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in France?
- Gross fixed capital formation in France was 655.97 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 655.97 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.67 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does France rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- France ranks 74th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.