Gross fixed capital formation in Iceland

Iceland: Gross fixed capital formation was 10.29 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
10.29 billion current US$
Change on year
up 15.7%
World rank
94th
of 180 countries
All-time high
10.29 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
151.11 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Iceland, 1970–2025

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Iceland is 10.29 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.

That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and up 204.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Iceland peaked at 10.29 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 151.11 million current US$, in 1970.

Iceland ranks 94th of 180 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 495.40 million current US$ 151.11 million current US$ 783.67 million current US$ 10
1980s 981.78 million current US$ 699.33 million current US$ 1.37 billion current US$ 10
1990s 1.54 billion current US$ 1.14 billion current US$ 2.19 billion current US$ 10
2000s 3.60 billion current US$ 1.85 billion current US$ 6.37 billion current US$ 10
2010s 3.63 billion current US$ 1.94 billion current US$ 5.78 billion current US$ 10
2020s 7.42 billion current US$ 4.63 billion current US$ 10.29 billion current US$ 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Iceland?
Gross fixed capital formation in Iceland was 10.29 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 10.29 billion current US$ in 2025.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 151.11 million current US$ in 1970.
How does Iceland rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Iceland ranks 94th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 204.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 10,305 data points, 1960–2025
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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.