Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 72.38 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
72.38 billion current US$
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
43rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
78.13 billion current US$
in 2018
All-time low
321.65 million current US$
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 72.38 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong peaked at 78.13 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 321.65 million current US$, in 1961.
That places Hong Kong 43rd out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 321.65 million current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 446.75 million current US$ | +38.9% |
| 1963 | 633.84 million current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1964 | 783.44 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1965 | 831.76 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 669.62 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1967 | 521.44 million current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1968 | 431.38 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 1969 | 498.23 million current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1970 | 747.45 million current US$ | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1972 | 1.30 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1973 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1975 | 2.16 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 2.66 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 3.80 billion current US$ | +43.0% |
| 1978 | 4.82 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1979 | 6.70 billion current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1980 | 9.31 billion current US$ | +38.9% |
| 1981 | 10.14 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 9.77 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 7.38 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 1984 | 7.44 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 7.49 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 8.83 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1987 | 11.95 billion current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1988 | 15.12 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1989 | 17.80 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1990 | 20.17 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1991 | 23.42 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 28.32 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 32.50 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1994 | 39.87 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1995 | 43.70 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 49.53 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1997 | 59.06 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1998 | 51.00 billion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 42.78 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 45.50 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 43.70 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 37.84 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2003 | 34.95 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 36.90 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 38.85 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 43.40 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 43.63 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 45.05 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 43.80 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 49.79 billion current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 58.49 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 66.71 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 66.47 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 68.47 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 69.30 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 68.95 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 73.91 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 78.13 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 66.43 billion current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 58.74 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 62.14 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 57.64 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 64.56 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2024 | 67.74 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2025 | 72.38 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 72.38 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 72.38 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.21 billion current US$, 11.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 570.90 million current US$ | 321.65 million current US$ | 831.76 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.72 billion current US$ | 747.45 million current US$ | 6.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.52 billion current US$ | 7.38 billion current US$ | 17.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.04 billion current US$ | 20.17 billion current US$ | 59.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.36 billion current US$ | 34.95 billion current US$ | 45.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.67 billion current US$ | 49.79 billion current US$ | 78.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.87 billion current US$ | 57.64 billion current US$ | 72.38 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.54 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1972 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10,704 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 125.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.3081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16,722 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 0.3594 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 1.12 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 56,469 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Hong Kong was 72.38 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 78.13 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 321.65 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Hong Kong ranks 43rd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.