Gross fixed capital formation in Spain

Spain: Gross fixed capital formation was 392.89 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
392.89 billion current US$
Change on year
up 12.2%
World rank
16th
of 180 countries
All-time high
455.77 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
11.02 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Spain, 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 Spain is 392.89 billion current US$, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 12.2% on the previous year and up 78.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Spain peaked at 455.77 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.02 billion current US$, in 1970.

Spain ranks 16th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 26.68 billion current US$ 11.02 billion current US$ 47.73 billion current US$ 10
1980s 57.17 billion current US$ 34.37 billion current US$ 105.70 billion current US$ 10
1990s 135.55 billion current US$ 111.09 billion current US$ 156.95 billion current US$ 10
2000s 300.54 billion current US$ 155.34 billion current US$ 455.77 billion current US$ 10
2010s 261.31 billion current US$ 220.72 billion current US$ 312.36 billion current US$ 10
2020s 322.06 billion current US$ 265.90 billion current US$ 392.89 billion current US$ 6

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 13 Australia 437.56 billion current US$ compare
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  3. 15 Mexico 410.62 billion current US$ compare
  4. 17 Saudi Arabia 384.53 billion current US$ compare
  5. 18 Brazil 383.92 billion current US$ compare
  6. 19 Switzerland 271.28 billion current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Spain?
Gross fixed capital formation in Spain was 392.89 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 455.77 billion current US$ in 2008.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 11.02 billion current US$ in 1970.
How does Spain rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Spain ranks 16th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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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About this data

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.