Gross capital formation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross capital formation was 78.41 billion current US$ 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 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Hong Kong is 78.41 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Hong Kong peaked at 79.56 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 331.86 million current US$, in 1961.
Hong Kong ranks 43rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 565.67 million current US$ | 331.86 million current US$ | 849.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.97 billion current US$ | 775.58 million current US$ | 7.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.27 billion current US$ | 7.68 billion current US$ | 18.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.11 billion current US$ | 20.90 billion current US$ | 60.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.26 billion current US$ | 36.12 billion current US$ | 47.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.31 billion current US$ | 54.62 billion current US$ | 79.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.58 billion current US$ | 54.63 billion current US$ | 78.41 billion current US$ | 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 78.41 billion current US$ 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 79.56 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 331.86 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross capital formation?
- Hong Kong ranks 43rd 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 17.6%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.