Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 263.85 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
263.85 billion current US$
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
20th
of 181 countries
All-time high
263.85 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
8.89 billion current US$
in 1969
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands, 1969–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands is 263.85 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands peaked at 263.85 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.89 billion current US$, in 1969.
That places Netherlands 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 8.89 billion current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 10.73 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1971 | 12.60 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 14.31 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 17.91 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1974 | 19.59 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 22.50 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1976 | 23.43 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 28.80 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 35.42 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1979 | 39.53 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1980 | 44.06 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 33.98 billion current US$ | -22.9% |
| 1982 | 31.82 billion current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 30.65 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 29.47 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 30.53 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 43.79 billion current US$ | +43.4% |
| 1987 | 54.17 billion current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1988 | 61.72 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 59.95 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 72.76 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1991 | 72.91 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 80.03 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 75.17 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 78.48 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 94.70 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 97.17 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 90.40 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 95.65 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 102.39 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 94.09 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 95.56 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 99.93 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 119.49 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 133.43 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 139.78 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 154.23 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 197.19 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 210.08 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 185.31 billion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 165.72 billion current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 182.00 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 157.22 billion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 160.87 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 156.78 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 169.16 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 153.81 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 167.60 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 185.49 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 194.21 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 198.39 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 218.13 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 214.21 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 231.03 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 241.06 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 263.85 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 263.85 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 5.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 263.85 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.73 billion current US$, 8.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.89 billion current US$ | 8.89 billion current US$ | 8.89 billion current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 22.48 billion current US$ | 10.73 billion current US$ | 39.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.01 billion current US$ | 29.47 billion current US$ | 61.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.97 billion current US$ | 72.76 billion current US$ | 102.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 142.91 billion current US$ | 94.09 billion current US$ | 210.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 169.29 billion current US$ | 153.81 billion current US$ | 194.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.78 billion current US$ | 198.39 billion current US$ | 263.85 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 71.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,040 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4115 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 759.51 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 487.58 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Netherlands was 263.85 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 263.85 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.89 billion current US$ in 1969.
- How does Netherlands rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Netherlands ranks 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.