What is gross fixed capital formation in Ireland?

Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland was 112.81 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.

What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?

The highest recorded value was 189.14 billion constant LCU in 2019.

What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?

The lowest recorded value was 8.32 billion constant LCU in 1970.

How does Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation?

Ireland ranks 94th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.

Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Ireland?

Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ireland data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland

Name: Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation was 112.81 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

112.81 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 42.6%

World rank

94th

of 167 countries

All-time high

189.14 billion constant LCU

in 2019

All-time low

8.32 billion constant LCU

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland, 1970–2025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Ireland is 112.81 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 42.6% on the previous year and up 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Ireland peaked at 189.14 billion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.32 billion constant LCU, in 1970.

Ireland ranks 94th of 167 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
1970s	10.96 billion constant LCU	8.32 billion constant LCU	15.43 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	13.84 billion constant LCU	12.20 billion constant LCU	16.10 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	20.02 billion constant LCU	14.15 billion constant LCU	31.97 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	44.51 billion constant LCU	33.59 billion constant LCU	55.71 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	75.51 billion constant LCU	34.75 billion constant LCU	189.14 billion constant LCU	10
2020s	108.85 billion constant LCU	79.13 billion constant LCU	157.99 billion constant LCU	6

Countries ranked near Ireland

91 Belgium 125.53 billion constant LCU compare
92 Central African Republic 123.67 billion constant LCU compare
93 Lebanon 123.03 billion constant LCU compare
95 Guatemala 111.28 billion constant LCU compare
96 Mauritius 99.76 billion constant LCU compare
97 Austria 96.76 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 167 places →

More economy & growth data for Ireland

DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.31 billion current LCU (2024)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.66 billion current US$ (2024)
Taxes less subsidies on products 31.21 billion current LCU (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 35.27 billion current US$ (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -139.97 billion current LCU (2024)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -151.50 billion current US$ (2024)
GNI per capita 79,827 current LCU (2025)
GNI per capita, Atlas method 87,360 current US$ (2025)
GNI 437.80 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Ireland?: Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland was 112.81 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 189.14 billion constant LCU in 2019.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 8.32 billion constant LCU in 1970.
How does Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation?: Ireland ranks 94th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is up 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 167 places, 6,948 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.