Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) was 233.50 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
233.50 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
93rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
233.50 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
14.60 billion current LCU
in 1969
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands, 1969–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands stood at 233.50 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands peaked at 233.50 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 14.60 billion current LCU, in 1969.
That places Netherlands 93rd 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 14.60 billion current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 17.62 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1971 | 20.11 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1972 | 20.84 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 22.72 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 23.89 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 25.82 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 28.11 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 32.07 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 34.78 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 35.98 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 39.75 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 38.48 billion current LCU | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 38.56 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 39.69 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 42.91 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 46.02 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 48.69 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 49.80 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 55.36 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 57.69 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 60.12 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 61.86 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 63.86 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 63.35 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 64.82 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 69.00 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 74.33 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 80.04 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 86.10 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 96.07 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 101.87 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 106.69 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 105.68 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 105.64 billion current LCU | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 107.27 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 112.35 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 122.83 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 143.88 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 142.84 billion current LCU | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 132.86 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 125.00 billion current LCU | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 130.75 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 122.37 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 121.13 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 118.01 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 152.47 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 2016 | 138.95 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 148.36 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 157.07 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 173.48 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 173.69 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 184.43 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 203.42 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 213.66 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 222.71 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 233.50 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 233.50 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 1.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 233.50 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.60 billion current LCU | 14.60 billion current LCU | 14.60 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 1970s | 26.19 billion current LCU | 17.62 billion current LCU | 35.98 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 45.69 billion current LCU | 38.48 billion current LCU | 57.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.96 billion current LCU | 60.12 billion current LCU | 96.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 118.19 billion current LCU | 101.87 billion current LCU | 143.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 138.76 billion current LCU | 118.01 billion current LCU | 173.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 205.24 billion current LCU | 173.69 billion current LCU | 233.50 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 90 Central African Republic 263.76 billion current LCU compare
- 91 Peru 245.04 billion current LCU compare
- 92 Honduras 239.81 billion current LCU compare
- 94 North Macedonia 226.48 billion current LCU compare
- 95 Switzerland 225.53 billion current LCU compare
- 96 Afghanistan 214.96 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 71.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,040 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4115 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 759.51 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 487.58 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands was 233.50 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 233.50 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.60 billion current LCU in 1969.
- How does Netherlands rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Netherlands ranks 93rd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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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.