Gross fixed capital formation in Germany
Germany: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Germany is 1.03 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Germany peaked at 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 63.37 billion current US$, in 1970.
Germany ranks 5th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 123.39 billion current US$ | 63.37 billion current US$ | 222.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 232.76 billion current US$ | 166.14 billion current US$ | 330.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 516.51 billion current US$ | 433.38 billion current US$ | 608.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 555.55 billion current US$ | 418.09 billion current US$ | 760.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 750.32 billion current US$ | 665.20 billion current US$ | 844.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 937.11 billion current US$ | 841.20 billion current US$ | 1.03 trillion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Germany
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 17.6% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.69 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 44,147 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -57.62 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Germany?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Germany was 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.37 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.