Gross capital formation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross capital formation was 611.33 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Hong Kong, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 611.33 billion current LCU for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.4% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Hong Kong peaked at 623.64 billion current LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.79 billion current LCU, in 1961.
That places Hong Kong 76th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 3.19 billion current LCU | 1.79 billion current LCU | 4.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.79 billion current LCU | 4.71 billion current LCU | 36.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 80.56 billion current LCU | 50.06 billion current LCU | 142.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 310.62 billion current LCU | 162.82 billion current LCU | 469.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 328.95 billion current LCU | 281.24 billion current LCU | 368.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 523.78 billion current LCU | 424.37 billion current LCU | 623.64 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 503.61 billion current LCU | 427.80 billion current LCU | 611.33 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Exports of goods and services 11.2% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 78.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 415.05 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.24 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 97.1% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 853.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 6.66 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 655.83 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 72.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 184.41 billion constant LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Hong Kong?
- Gross capital formation in Hong Kong was 611.33 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 623.64 billion current LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 billion current LCU in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross capital formation?
- Hong Kong ranks 76th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.