Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) in Portugal
Portugal: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU) was 63.49 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
63.49 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
119th
of 181 countries
All-time high
63.49 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
289.09 million current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 63.49 billion current LCU for gross fixed capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Portugal peaked at 63.49 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 289.09 million current LCU, in 1970.
Portugal ranks 119th 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 (current LCU) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 289.09 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 344.62 million current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1972 | 439.58 million current LCU | +27.6% |
| 1973 | 529.58 million current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1974 | 617.49 million current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 684.38 million current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 822.55 million current LCU | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 1.16 billion current LCU | +41.1% |
| 1978 | 1.54 billion current LCU | +32.5% |
| 1979 | 1.85 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1980 | 2.51 billion current LCU | +35.9% |
| 1981 | 3.24 billion current LCU | +29.0% |
| 1982 | 4.02 billion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 1983 | 4.70 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1984 | 4.65 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 5.38 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1986 | 6.84 billion current LCU | +27.2% |
| 1987 | 8.87 billion current LCU | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 11.29 billion current LCU | +27.4% |
| 1989 | 12.91 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 14.97 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 16.36 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 17.52 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 17.28 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 18.73 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 20.73 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 22.48 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 26.60 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 30.45 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1999 | 33.00 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 35.96 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 37.18 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 36.86 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 34.71 billion current LCU | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 35.66 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 36.67 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 37.46 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 39.50 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 40.93 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 37.19 billion current LCU | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 37.14 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 32.59 billion current LCU | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 26.76 billion current LCU | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 25.31 billion current LCU | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 26.17 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 28.08 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 29.31 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 33.40 billion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 36.55 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 39.54 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 39.19 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 44.39 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 50.19 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2023 | 55.38 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 59.20 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 63.49 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 63.49 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 43% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 63.49 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 41% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 827.46 million current LCU | 289.09 million current LCU | 1.85 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.44 billion current LCU | 2.51 billion current LCU | 12.91 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.81 billion current LCU | 14.97 billion current LCU | 33.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.21 billion current LCU | 34.71 billion current LCU | 40.93 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.49 billion current LCU | 25.31 billion current LCU | 39.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.97 billion current LCU | 39.19 billion current LCU | 63.49 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 357.11 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0135 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 260.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 0.8183 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Portugal?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal was 63.49 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 63.49 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 289.09 million current LCU in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Portugal ranks 119th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.