Gross fixed capital formation in China
China: Gross fixed capital formation was 7.43 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in China, 1960–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in China is 7.43 trillion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in China peaked at 7.55 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 7.31 billion current US$, in 1962.
China ranks 1st of 180 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.10 billion current US$ | 7.31 billion current US$ | 19.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 38.29 billion current US$ | 22.35 billion current US$ | 50.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.39 billion current US$ | 53.39 billion current US$ | 96.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 220.52 billion current US$ | 86.57 billion current US$ | 360.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 trillion current US$ | 399.52 billion current US$ | 2.25 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.55 trillion current US$ | 2.70 trillion current US$ | 6.15 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.23 trillion current US$ | 6.28 trillion current US$ | 7.55 trillion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for China
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -113.76 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 99,084 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 14,230 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 139.37 trillion current LCU (2025)
- GNI 19.38 trillion current US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method 20.02 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in China?
- Gross fixed capital formation in China was 7.43 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 7.55 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.31 billion current US$ in 1962.
- How does China rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- China ranks 1st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.