Gross fixed capital formation in Australia
Australia: Gross fixed capital formation was 437.56 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
437.56 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
13th
of 181 countries
All-time high
439.15 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
5.63 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Australia is 437.56 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Australia peaked at 439.15 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.63 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Australia 13th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Australia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.63 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.96 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1962 | 5.93 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 6.37 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 7.15 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 8.08 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1966 | 8.81 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 9.57 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1968 | 10.63 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 11.51 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 13.01 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1971 | 13.86 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 15.65 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 18.56 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1974 | 25.34 billion current US$ | +36.5% |
| 1975 | 25.15 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 27.54 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 28.45 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 31.19 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 35.99 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 39.61 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 50.23 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1982 | 56.18 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 47.06 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 50.38 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 48.80 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 51.35 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 52.93 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 65.56 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1989 | 86.06 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1990 | 86.14 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 80.09 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 74.35 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 73.31 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 77.36 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 92.39 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 96.92 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 104.72 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 100.55 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 98.87 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 107.94 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 88.08 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 2002 | 96.16 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 121.85 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2004 | 163.69 billion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 2005 | 187.91 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 207.98 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 234.26 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 297.95 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 256.36 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 310.57 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 363.97 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 424.17 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 439.15 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 394.60 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 354.28 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 306.34 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 319.07 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 349.49 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 326.12 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 303.04 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 352.43 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 391.96 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2023 | 402.28 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 423.30 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 437.56 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 437.56 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 8.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Australia's 437.56 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.21 billion current US$, 70.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.96 billion current US$ | 5.63 billion current US$ | 11.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.47 billion current US$ | 13.01 billion current US$ | 35.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.82 billion current US$ | 39.61 billion current US$ | 86.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 88.47 billion current US$ | 73.31 billion current US$ | 104.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 176.22 billion current US$ | 88.08 billion current US$ | 297.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 358.78 billion current US$ | 306.34 billion current US$ | 439.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 385.09 billion current US$ | 303.04 billion current US$ | 437.56 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -164.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 36.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0203 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,323 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Australia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Australia was 437.56 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 439.15 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.63 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Australia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Australia ranks 13th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.