Construction, value added (constant LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Construction, value added (constant LCU) was 29.61 billion constant LCU in 2006. ▲ Rising
Construction, value added in Central African Republic, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2006, construction, value added in Central African Republic stood at 29.61 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Central African Republic peaked at 29.61 billion constant LCU in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.53 billion constant LCU, in 1966.
Central African Republic ranks 25th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Construction, value added (constant LCU) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.08 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1966 | 5.53 billion constant LCU | -31.6% |
| 1967 | 8.28 billion constant LCU | +49.9% |
| 1968 | 8.21 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 8.80 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 9.50 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 9.28 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 12.83 billion constant LCU | +38.3% |
| 1973 | 14.77 billion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 20.36 billion constant LCU | +37.9% |
| 1975 | 22.94 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 24.05 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 27.83 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 1978 | 26.72 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 25.30 billion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 24.71 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 24.69 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 14.81 billion constant LCU | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 20.08 billion constant LCU | +35.6% |
| 1984 | 24.79 billion constant LCU | +23.4% |
| 1985 | 19.86 billion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 1986 | 19.84 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 19.89 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 20.00 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 20.08 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 20.12 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 21.13 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 20.90 billion constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 18.66 billion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 24.73 billion constant LCU | +32.6% |
| 1995 | 26.71 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 20.03 billion constant LCU | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 22.24 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 22.68 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 24.72 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 26.70 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 27.61 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 27.61 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 27.61 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 27.64 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 28.47 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 29.61 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 29.61 billion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.07 billion constant LCU, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 29.61 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 68% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.78 billion constant LCU | 5.53 billion constant LCU | 8.80 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 19.36 billion constant LCU | 9.28 billion constant LCU | 27.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.88 billion constant LCU | 14.81 billion constant LCU | 24.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.19 billion constant LCU | 18.66 billion constant LCU | 26.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.89 billion constant LCU | 26.70 billion constant LCU | 29.61 billion constant LCU | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Central African Republic
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.44 % change on previous year (2019)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -0.5324 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 236.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.791 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 220.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.5776 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Central African Republic?
- Construction, value added in Central African Republic was 29.61 billion constant LCU in 2006, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29.61 billion constant LCU in 2006.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.53 billion constant LCU in 1966.
- How does Central African Republic rank for construction, value added?
- Central African Republic ranks 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2006.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.