Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium
Belgium: Gross fixed capital formation was 173.35 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
173.35 billion current US$
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
22nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
173.35 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
7.19 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Belgium stood at 173.35 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Belgium peaked at 173.35 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.19 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Belgium 22nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.19 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 7.81 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 9.41 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1973 | 12.11 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 15.07 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1975 | 17.46 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 18.51 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 21.13 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1978 | 25.83 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 28.33 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 31.48 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 22.58 billion current US$ | -28.3% |
| 1982 | 18.69 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 16.32 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 15.31 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 16.24 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 22.40 billion current US$ | +38.0% |
| 1987 | 28.55 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 34.21 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1989 | 37.50 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 49.24 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1991 | 47.14 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 51.88 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 47.91 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 50.93 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 61.15 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 59.15 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 55.23 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 56.31 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 57.24 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 53.30 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 53.01 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 53.48 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 65.19 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 79.24 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 85.45 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 91.15 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 109.69 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 124.77 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 109.37 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 105.64 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 120.15 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 113.76 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 116.12 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 122.88 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 106.74 billion current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 111.55 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 117.73 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 129.01 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 130.06 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 127.31 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 143.15 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 141.46 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 157.32 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 162.90 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 173.35 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 173.35 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 3.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 173.35 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.73 billion current US$, 5.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.28 billion current US$ | 7.19 billion current US$ | 28.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.33 billion current US$ | 15.31 billion current US$ | 37.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.62 billion current US$ | 47.14 billion current US$ | 61.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.46 billion current US$ | 53.01 billion current US$ | 124.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.36 billion current US$ | 105.64 billion current US$ | 130.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 150.91 billion current US$ | 127.31 billion current US$ | 173.35 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Belgium?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Belgium was 173.35 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 173.35 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.19 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Belgium ranks 22nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.