Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal
Portugal: Gross fixed capital formation was 71.74 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
71.74 billion current US$
Change on year
up 12.0%
World rank
44th
of 181 countries
All-time high
71.74 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.02 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Portugal is 71.74 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 130.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Portugal peaked at 71.74 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.02 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Portugal 44th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.02 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2.44 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1972 | 3.26 billion current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1973 | 4.33 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1974 | 4.87 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1975 | 5.37 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 5.45 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 6.08 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 7.02 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 7.57 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 10.06 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1981 | 10.56 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 10.15 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 8.51 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 6.36 billion current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1985 | 6.33 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 9.17 billion current US$ | +44.9% |
| 1987 | 12.62 billion current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1988 | 15.73 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1989 | 16.44 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 21.05 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1991 | 22.69 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 26.02 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1993 | 21.54 billion current US$ | -17.2% |
| 1994 | 22.62 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 27.50 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1996 | 29.22 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 30.42 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 33.90 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 35.17 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 33.21 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 33.30 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 34.85 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 39.26 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 44.36 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 45.62 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 47.04 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 54.13 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 60.20 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 51.87 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 49.23 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 45.37 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 34.38 billion current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2013 | 33.62 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 34.77 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 31.16 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 32.45 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 37.74 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 43.16 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 44.26 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 44.77 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 52.50 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 52.85 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 59.89 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 64.07 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 71.74 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 71.74 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.73 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 71.74 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.73 billion current US$, 2.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.84 billion current US$ | 2.02 billion current US$ | 7.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.59 billion current US$ | 6.33 billion current US$ | 16.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.01 billion current US$ | 21.05 billion current US$ | 35.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.38 billion current US$ | 33.21 billion current US$ | 60.20 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.61 billion current US$ | 31.16 billion current US$ | 49.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.64 billion current US$ | 44.77 billion current US$ | 71.74 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Portugal?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Portugal was 71.74 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 71.74 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.02 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Portugal ranks 44th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.