Gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Gross fixed capital formation was 17.97 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico stood at 17.97 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 104.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico peaked at 17.97 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 355.00 million current US$, in 1960.
Puerto Rico ranks 76th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 736.00 million current US$ | 355.00 million current US$ | 1.10 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 1970s | 1.72 billion current US$ | 1.40 billion current US$ | 2.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.59 billion current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | 4.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.95 billion current US$ | 4.77 billion current US$ | 11.48 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.43 billion current US$ | 9.70 billion current US$ | 11.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.47 billion current US$ | 8.26 billion current US$ | 16.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.17 billion current US$ | 10.71 billion current US$ | 17.97 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Puerto Rico
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 31,250 (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 60.84 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 47.0% (2025)
- Services, value added 67.14 billion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 67.14 billion current LCU (2025)
- Services, value added 51.9% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp 3.31 (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 31,250 (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -41.80 billion current LCU (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1 LCU per US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Puerto Rico was 17.97 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 17.97 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 355.00 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Puerto Rico ranks 76th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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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.