Gross fixed capital formation in Australia
Australia: Gross fixed capital formation was 437.56 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1960.
That places Australia 13th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.96 billion current US$ | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Australia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 61,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 61,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.55 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -521.00 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -337.19 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 177.87 billion current LCU (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 179 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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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.