Construction, value added in Botswana
Botswana: Construction, value added was 1.81 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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.
Construction, value added in Botswana, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 47.65 million constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 45.02 million constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 43.31 million constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 41.39 million constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 80.05 million constant LCU | +93.4% |
| 1970 | 129.82 million constant LCU | +62.2% |
| 1971 | 162.03 million constant LCU | +24.8% |
| 1972 | 204.42 million constant LCU | +26.2% |
| 1973 | 274.69 million constant LCU | +34.4% |
| 1974 | 299.12 million constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 274.79 million constant LCU | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 262.71 million constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 285.52 million constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 310.61 million constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 314.24 million constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 328.70 million constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 281.99 million constant LCU | -14.2% |
| 1982 | 214.03 million constant LCU | -24.1% |
| 1983 | 242.96 million constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1984 | 298.58 million constant LCU | +22.9% |
| 1985 | 286.61 million constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 291.58 million constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 343.32 million constant LCU | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 488.88 million constant LCU | +42.4% |
| 1989 | 668.39 million constant LCU | +36.7% |
| 1990 | 760.76 million constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 803.48 million constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 754.75 million constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 713.75 million constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 742.63 million constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 761.53 million constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 795.42 million constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 834.59 million constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 901.47 million constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 985.14 million constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 908.01 million constant LCU | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 847.29 million constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 1.13 billion constant LCU | +33.4% |
| 2003 | 990.04 million constant LCU | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 1.07 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 1.01 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 1.03 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.18 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 1.15 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 1.25 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 1.44 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 1.81 billion constant LCU | +25.4% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 1.81 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 41.10 billion constant LCU, 4% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 1.81 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 4% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Construction, value added in Botswana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +93.4% | 41.39 million constant LCU | 80.05 million constant LCU |
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
More economy & growth data for Botswana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.02 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 467.27 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0242 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 185.34 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -27.34 % change on previous year (2024)
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
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.