Gross fixed capital formation in Spain
Spain: Gross fixed capital formation was 347.70 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
347.70 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
87th
of 181 countries
All-time high
347.70 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
4.63 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Spain, 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 Spain is 347.70 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Spain peaked at 347.70 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.63 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Spain 87th 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 in Spain, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.63 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 4.78 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 5.88 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1973 | 7.51 billion current LCU | +27.7% |
| 1974 | 9.73 billion current LCU | +29.6% |
| 1975 | 10.79 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 12.24 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 14.91 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 17.28 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1979 | 19.26 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 22.82 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 25.47 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1982 | 28.99 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 32.11 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 33.20 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 37.89 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 44.53 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1987 | 52.71 billion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 63.47 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 1989 | 75.20 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1990 | 84.59 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 90.11 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 89.34 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 84.98 billion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 89.73 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 100.78 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 106.08 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 114.89 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 129.35 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 147.27 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2000 | 168.19 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 181.55 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 196.26 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 217.72 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 239.31 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 269.42 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 301.95 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 321.92 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 309.89 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 248.53 billion current LCU | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 235.62 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 215.31 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 193.84 billion current LCU | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 180.50 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 187.32 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 198.93 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 204.29 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 221.21 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 238.50 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 254.57 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 232.80 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 249.56 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 281.89 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 306.53 billion current LCU | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 323.45 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 347.70 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 347.70 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 2.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Spain's 347.70 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 2.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.70 billion current LCU | 4.63 billion current LCU | 19.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.64 billion current LCU | 22.82 billion current LCU | 75.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.71 billion current LCU | 84.59 billion current LCU | 147.27 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 245.47 billion current LCU | 168.19 billion current LCU | 321.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 213.01 billion current LCU | 180.50 billion current LCU | 254.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.32 billion current LCU | 232.80 billion current LCU | 347.70 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 84 Equatorial Guinea 475.45 billion current LCU compare
- 85 Morocco 457.10 billion current LCU compare
- 86 Malaysia 431.60 billion current LCU compare
- 88 Guinea-Bissau 327.95 billion current LCU compare
- 89 United Arab Emirates 269.22 billion current LCU compare
- 90 Central African Republic 263.76 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Spain
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 46.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 939.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 28.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -34.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 569.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Spain?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Spain was 347.70 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 347.70 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.63 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Spain ranks 87th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.