Investment (% of GDP) in Australia
In 2025, investment (as a percentage of GDP) in Australia was 24.4 %, up from 24.3 % in 2024. This gives Australia the 8th-highest among G20 countries, and the 55th-highest globally (out of 170 economies with available data).
Investment (% of GDP)
Gross fixed capital formation as a percentage of GDP
Australia
How Australia compares
About this indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) measures investment in fixed assets such as machinery, equipment, infrastructure, and buildings. It reflects the acquisition of new or existing fixed assets by businesses, governments, and households, minus disposals. GFCF is a key component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on the expenditure side, alongside consumption, government spending, and net exports. Investment in fixed assets increases an economy’s productive capacity and is a key driver of long-term economic growth.
Investment as a percentage of GDP expresses gross fixed capital formation relative to the total size of the economy. It indicates the share of economic output devoted to expanding productive capacity.
Investment as a percentage of GDP expresses gross fixed capital formation relative to the total size of the economy. It indicates the share of economic output devoted to expanding productive capacity.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from:
1. The OECD Economic Outlook.
2. The World Bank World Development Indicators.
OECD data take precedence over World Bank data when both are available for a given country.
1. The OECD Economic Outlook.
2. The World Bank World Development Indicators.
OECD data take precedence over World Bank data when both are available for a given country.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 15 July 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.
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