What is construction, value added in Botswana?

Construction, value added in Botswana was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.

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

The highest recorded value was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011.

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

The lowest recorded value was 41.39 million constant LCU in 1968.

How does Botswana rank for construction, value added?

Botswana ranks 38th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.

Is construction, value added rising or falling in Botswana?

Over the last ten years it is up 113.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Botswana 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 Botswana

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

Botswana: Construction, value added was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

1.81 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 25.4%

World rank

38th

of 46 countries

All-time high

1.81 billion constant LCU

in 2011

All-time low

41.39 million constant LCU

in 1968

Years of data

1965–2011

Construction, value added in Botswana, 1965–2011

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

Analysis

In 2011, construction, value added in Botswana stood at 1.81 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.

That represents a change of up 25.4% on the previous year and up 113.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, construction, value added in Botswana peaked at 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 41.39 million constant LCU, in 1968.

Botswana ranks 38th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	51.48 million constant LCU	41.39 million constant LCU	80.05 million constant LCU	5
1970s	251.79 million constant LCU	129.82 million constant LCU	314.24 million constant LCU	10
1980s	344.50 million constant LCU	214.03 million constant LCU	668.39 million constant LCU	10
1990s	805.35 million constant LCU	713.75 million constant LCU	985.14 million constant LCU	10
2000s	1.06 billion constant LCU	847.29 million constant LCU	1.25 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	1.62 billion constant LCU	1.44 billion constant LCU	1.81 billion constant LCU	2

Countries ranked near Botswana

35 Ghana 2.34 billion constant LCU compare
36 Madagascar 2.14 billion constant LCU compare
37 Namibia 2.07 billion constant LCU compare
39 Sudan 1.64 billion constant LCU compare
40 Tunisia 1.23 billion constant LCU compare
41 Eritrea 877.69 million constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

More economy & growth data for Botswana

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.5% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
GDP per capita 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.7% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,791 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 13.5 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 28.00 billion current LCU (2024)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.06 billion current US$ (2024)
Taxes less subsidies on products 15.36 billion current LCU (2025)

All data for Botswana →

Frequently asked questions

What is construction, value added in Botswana?: Construction, value added in Botswana was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Botswana?: The highest recorded value was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Botswana?: The lowest recorded value was 41.39 million constant LCU in 1968.
How does Botswana rank for construction, value added?: Botswana ranks 38th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
Is construction, value added rising or falling in Botswana?: Over the last ten years it is up 113.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana 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.