Gross fixed capital formation in Norway

Norway: Gross fixed capital formation was 1.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.3%
Change on year
up 189.9%
World rank
117th
of 166 countries
All-time high
16.3%
in 1971
All-time low
-10.9%
in 1978
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Norway, 1971–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Norway is 1.3%, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 189.9% on the previous year and up 136.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Norway peaked at 16.3% in 1971 and was at its lowest, -10.9%, in 1978.

Norway ranks 117th 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 5.0% -10.9% 16.3% 9
1980s 0.9% -6.7% 7.5% 10
1990s 3.3% -10.3% 14.8% 10
2000s 3.8% -7.5% 13.4% 10
2010s 3.2% -6.8% 10.4% 10
2020s -0.5% -3.7% 1.5% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Norway?
Gross fixed capital formation in Norway was 1.3% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 16.3% in 1971.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was -10.9% in 1978.
How does Norway rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Norway ranks 117th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is up 136.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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.