Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) was 2.44 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.44 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 57.1%
Rank
29th
of 43 groups
All-time high
34.8 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-24.98 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Latin America & Caribbean recorded 2.44 % change on previous year for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 57.1% on the previous year and up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 34.8 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -24.98 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Latin America & Caribbean 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 14.22 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1973 | 30.36 % change on previous year | +113.5% |
| 1974 | 34.8 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1975 | 17.59 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1976 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1977 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1978 | 24.16 % change on previous year | +177.5% |
| 1979 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 1980 | 18.49 % change on previous year | +105.8% |
| 1981 | 17.47 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1982 | -14.93 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 1983 | -24.98 % change on previous year | +67.4% |
| 1984 | 0.9989 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1985 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -340.7% |
| 1986 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -444.0% |
| 1987 | 14.89 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 1988 | 14.24 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 14.66 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1990 | -5.61 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 1991 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1992 | 14.4 % change on previous year | +755.8% |
| 1993 | 27.81 % change on previous year | +93.1% |
| 1994 | 23.75 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1995 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1996 | 7.23 % change on previous year | -731.3% |
| 1997 | 14.22 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 1998 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 1999 | -15.39 % change on previous year | -792.3% |
| 2000 | 11.53 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 2001 | -6.39 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 2002 | -9.64 % change on previous year | +51.0% |
| 2003 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 2004 | 16.85 % change on previous year | +599.3% |
| 2005 | 21.56 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2006 | 20.02 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 22.18 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 20.55 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2009 | -11.71 % change on previous year | -157.0% |
| 2010 | 28.42 % change on previous year | -342.8% |
| 2011 | 18.5 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2012 | 0.8643 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2013 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 2014 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -361.2% |
| 2015 | -17.12 % change on previous year | +285.4% |
| 2016 | -9.23 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2017 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -182.7% |
| 2018 | 1 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 2019 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -363.3% |
| 2020 | -18.69 % change on previous year | +607.7% |
| 2021 | 26.97 % change on previous year | -244.3% |
| 2022 | 16.03 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2023 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2024 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 2025 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.82 % change on previous year | 8.7 % change on previous year | 34.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.67 % change on previous year | -24.98 % change on previous year | 18.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.92 % change on previous year | -15.39 % change on previous year | 27.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.74 % change on previous year | -11.71 % change on previous year | 22.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -17.12 % change on previous year | 28.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.41 % change on previous year | -18.69 % change on previous year | 26.97 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 26 Pakistan 19.9 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Iraq 19.74 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Algeria 19.29 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Curacao 19.03 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Sri Lanka 18.92 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Montenegro 18.31 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Palau 17.94 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 7,621 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,502 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6869 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0082 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6,410 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5777 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1354 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Latin America & Caribbean was 2.44 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 34.8 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.98 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 29th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.