Gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Gross fixed capital formation was 7.07 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia is 7.07 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 7.07 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 276.36 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Europe & Central Asia 14th out of 41 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 276.36 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 315.28 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1972 | 376.36 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1973 | 481.08 billion current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1974 | 533.67 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 598.45 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1976 | 608.65 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 683.75 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1978 | 826.73 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1979 | 1.01 trillion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1980 | 1.17 trillion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 996.44 billion current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1982 | 928.64 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 884.10 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 837.53 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 864.05 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | +36.5% |
| 1987 | 1.49 trillion current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1988 | 1.73 trillion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 1.81 trillion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 2.19 trillion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1991 | 2.15 trillion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 2.24 trillion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.94 trillion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1994 | 2.02 trillion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 2.33 trillion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 2.37 trillion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 2.22 trillion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 2.30 trillion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.30 trillion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 2.20 trillion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 2.19 trillion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.34 trillion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 2.83 trillion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2004 | 3.34 trillion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 3.61 trillion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 4.03 trillion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 4.87 trillion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 5.34 trillion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 4.33 trillion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 4.34 trillion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 4.85 trillion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 4.62 trillion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 4.78 trillion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 4.85 trillion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 4.25 trillion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 4.30 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 4.62 trillion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 4.96 trillion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 5.07 trillion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 4.91 trillion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 5.54 trillion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 5.64 trillion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 6.21 trillion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 6.38 trillion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 7.07 trillion current US$ | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 571.08 billion current US$ | 276.36 billion current US$ | 1.01 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.19 trillion current US$ | 837.53 billion current US$ | 1.81 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 trillion current US$ | 1.94 trillion current US$ | 2.37 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.51 trillion current US$ | 2.19 trillion current US$ | 5.34 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.67 trillion current US$ | 4.25 trillion current US$ | 5.07 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.96 trillion current US$ | 4.91 trillion current US$ | 7.07 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 11 Republic of Korea 530.44 billion current US$ compare
- 12 Türkiye 488.63 billion current US$ compare
- 13 Australia 437.56 billion current US$ compare
- 14 Indonesia 415.87 billion current US$ compare
- 15 Mexico 410.62 billion current US$ compare
- 16 Spain 392.89 billion current US$ compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 384.53 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Europe & Central Asia
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.48 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade 81.8% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 464.96 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 0.3% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 4.35 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Trade in services 24.4% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 13.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 7.31 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Services, value added 16.26 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Europe & Central Asia was 7.07 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.07 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 276.36 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 14th out of 41 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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.