What is construction, value added in Benin?

Construction, value added in Benin was 43.49 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.

What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 43.50 billion constant LCU in 2009.

What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 5.20 billion constant LCU in 1971.

How does Benin rank for construction, value added?

Benin ranks 21st out of 46 countries with data for 2010.

Is construction, value added rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Construction, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Construction, value added in Benin

Name: Construction, value added in Benin
Creator: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Benin: Construction, value added was 43.49 billion constant LCU in 2010. ▲ Rising

Latest (2010)

43.49 billion constant LCU

Change on year

down 0.0%

World rank

21st

of 46 countries

All-time high

43.50 billion constant LCU

in 2009

All-time low

5.20 billion constant LCU

in 1971

Years of data

1971–2010

Construction, value added in Benin, 1971–2010

Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

Benin recorded 43.49 billion constant LCU for construction, value added in 2010.

The figure is up 66.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, construction, value added in Benin peaked at 43.50 billion constant LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5.20 billion constant LCU, in 1971.

That places Benin 21st out of 46 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	10.57 billion constant LCU	5.20 billion constant LCU	15.20 billion constant LCU	9
1980s	19.20 billion constant LCU	14.51 billion constant LCU	25.70 billion constant LCU	6
1990s	19.71 billion constant LCU	14.66 billion constant LCU	24.52 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	34.33 billion constant LCU	26.14 billion constant LCU	43.50 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	43.49 billion constant LCU	43.49 billion constant LCU	43.49 billion constant LCU	1

Countries ranked near Benin

18 Togo 52.18 billion constant LCU compare
19 Mauritania 51.17 billion constant LCU compare
20 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.38 billion constant LCU compare
22 Algeria 41.10 billion constant LCU compare
23 Congo 31.80 billion constant LCU compare
24 Morocco 30.65 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

More economy & growth data for Benin

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -3.0% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 1.1% (2025)
GDP per capita 1,398 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.2% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 20.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,398 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 178.36 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 306.50 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 1.36 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is construction, value added in Benin?: Construction, value added in Benin was 43.49 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 43.50 billion constant LCU in 2009.
What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 5.20 billion constant LCU in 1971.
How does Benin rank for construction, value added?: Benin ranks 21st out of 46 countries with data for 2010.
Is construction, value added rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Construction, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Construction, value added (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 46 places, 1,325 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Value added in construction is defined as the value of output of the construction industry less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Construction is a subset of industry (ISIC 45). Data are in constant local currency.