Gross fixed capital formation in Germany
Germany: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.03 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.03 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
5th
of 181 countries
All-time high
1.03 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
63.37 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
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$, in 1970.
Germany ranks 5th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 63.37 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 75.14 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1972 | 88.12 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1973 | 110.70 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1974 | 111.41 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 116.39 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 122.36 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 143.08 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 180.48 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1979 | 222.88 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1980 | 246.98 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 198.69 billion current US$ | -19.6% |
| 1982 | 181.86 billion current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 182.27 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 168.16 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 166.14 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 236.00 billion current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1987 | 294.86 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1988 | 321.82 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 330.84 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 433.38 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1991 | 465.94 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 535.53 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 498.15 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 532.22 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 608.45 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 574.83 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 500.84 billion current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 510.26 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 505.50 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 450.10 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 423.62 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 418.09 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 488.29 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 537.13 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 542.93 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 592.88 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 686.89 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 760.23 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 655.29 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 665.20 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 765.03 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 718.09 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 745.31 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 784.35 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 676.38 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 708.91 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 758.11 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 844.24 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 837.61 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 841.20 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 922.51 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 907.47 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 966.81 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 958.69 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 1.03 trillion current US$ | +7.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.03 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 20.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.03 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.73 billion current US$, 32.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 123.39 billion current US$ | 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 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Germany?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Germany was 1.03 trillion current US$ 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 181 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.