Construction, value added in Comoros
Comoros: Construction, value added was 4.47 billion constant LCU in 2005. ▲ Rising
Construction, value added in Comoros, 1990–2005
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2005, construction, value added in Comoros stood at 4.47 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Comoros peaked at 5.77 billion constant LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.16 billion constant LCU, in 1990.
That places Comoros 33rd out of 46 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Construction, value added in Comoros, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.16 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 2.42 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 4.10 billion constant LCU | +69.0% |
| 1993 | 4.76 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1994 | 4.46 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 4.66 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 4.60 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 4.61 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4.57 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 4.62 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 4.07 billion constant LCU | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 4.37 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 4.71 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 5.77 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 5.21 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 4.47 billion constant LCU | -14.3% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 4.47 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.65 billion constant LCU, 12% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 4.47 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 10% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Construction, value added in Comoros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +69.0% | 2.42 billion constant LCU | 4.10 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.10 billion constant LCU | 2.16 billion constant LCU | 4.76 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 billion constant LCU | 4.07 billion constant LCU | 5.77 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 30 Ethiopia 8.70 billion constant LCU compare
- 31 Djibouti 5.93 billion constant LCU compare
- 32 Mozambique 4.97 billion constant LCU compare
- 34 Cape Verde 3.60 billion constant LCU compare
- 35 Ghana 2.34 billion constant LCU
- 36 Madagascar 2.14 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Comoros
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.81 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.10 million BoP, current US$ (1990)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0027 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1990)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.48 BoP, current US$ per person (1990)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 7.10 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 32.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0044 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Comoros?
- Construction, value added in Comoros was 4.47 billion constant LCU in 2005, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 5.77 billion constant LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.16 billion constant LCU in 1990.
- How does Comoros rank for construction, value added?
- Comoros ranks 33rd out of 46 countries with data for 2005.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Comoros 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.