Gross fixed capital formation in Austria

Austria: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.4%
Change on year
up 132.0%
World rank
115th
of 166 countries
All-time high
13.8%
in 1971
All-time low
-8.3%
in 1982
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Austria, 1971–2025

-10-5051015197119982025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.

Analysis

Austria recorded 1.4% for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.

The figure is up 132.0% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Austria peaked at 13.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, -8.3%, in 1982.

Austria ranks 115th of 166 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.2% -6.5% 13.8% 9
1980s 1.8% -8.3% 7.1% 10
1990s 2.7% -1.2% 8.3% 10
2000s 0.7% -7.1% 5.5% 10
2010s 2.6% -2.5% 6.4% 10
2020s -0.6% -5.3% 6.0% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Austria?
Gross fixed capital formation in Austria was 1.4% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 13.8% in 1971.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was -8.3% in 1982.
How does Austria rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Austria ranks 115th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth)
Unit
annual % growth
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
199 places, 8,106 data points, 1961–2025
Last refreshed

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 denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.