Countries with the Highest Investment Rate (% GDP) (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Algeria leads with gross capital formation (% of GDP) of 45.3%.
Mauritania ranks #2 at 44.3%.
Bhutan ranks #3 at 42.6%.
Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #4 at 41.8%.
Tanzania ranks #5 at 40.7%.
Top 25 Countries by Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Algeria | 45.3% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Mauritania | 44.3% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Bhutan | 42.6% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 41.8% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Tanzania | 40.7% | 2025 |
| 6 |  China | 40.5% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Gambia, The | 40.4% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Guinea | 37.0% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Greenland | 36.0% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Benin | 35.8% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Palau | 35.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  India | 34.6% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Kosovo | 34.6% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Rwanda | 34.1% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Panama | 33.5% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Uzbekistan | 33.3% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Tajikistan | 32.4% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Morocco | 31.9% | 2025 |
| 19 |  North Macedonia | 31.7% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Turkiye | 31.7% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 31.7% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Saudi Arabia | 31.6% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Cambodia | 31.5% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Mongolia | 31.4% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Lesotho | 31.2% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest gross capital formation (% of GDP) in 2025?
Algeria has the highest gross capital formation (% of GDP) at 45.3% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 176 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.