Countries with the Highest Investment Rate (% GDP) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Bhutan leads with gross capital formation (% of gdp) of 45.3%.
Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #2 at 44.3%.
Mauritania ranks #3 at 43.1%.
Algeria ranks #4 at 41.1%.
China ranks #5 at 40.6%.
Top 25 Countries by Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bhutan | 45.3% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 44.3% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Mauritania | 43.1% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Algeria | 41.1% | 2024 |
| 5 |  China | 40.6% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Tanzania | 39.8% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Vanuatu | 38.3% | 2022 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 37.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Greenland | 36.0% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Botswana | 36.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Palau | 35.6% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Mongolia | 35.5% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Benin | 35.1% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Kosovo | 34.0% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Panama | 33.5% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Uzbekistan | 33.3% | 2024 |
| 17 |  India | 32.9% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 32.5% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Cambodia | 32.2% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Guinea | 32.1% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Tajikistan | 31.7% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Indonesia | 31.4% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Maldives | 30.8% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Turkiye | 30.7% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Bangladesh | 30.7% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest gross capital formation (% of gdp) in 2023?
Bhutan has the highest gross capital formation (% of gdp) at 45.3% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 174 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.