Construction, value added in Congo
Congo: Construction, value added was 31.80 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
31.80 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
23rd
of 46 countries
All-time high
113.30 billion constant LCU
in 1984
All-time low
6.23 billion constant LCU
in 1993
Years of data
42
1970–2011
Construction, value added in Congo, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, construction, value added in Congo stood at 31.80 billion constant LCU.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 86.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Congo peaked at 113.30 billion constant LCU in 1984 and was at its lowest, 6.23 billion constant LCU, in 1993.
Congo ranks 23rd of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 24.35 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 21.86 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 1972 | 19.64 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1973 | 17.71 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 16.05 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 1975 | 14.39 billion constant LCU | -10.3% |
| 1976 | 17.98 billion constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 11.34 billion constant LCU | -36.9% |
| 1978 | 14.94 billion constant LCU | +31.7% |
| 1979 | 19.09 billion constant LCU | +27.8% |
| 1980 | 30.16 billion constant LCU | +58.0% |
| 1981 | 43.58 billion constant LCU | +44.5% |
| 1982 | 96.62 billion constant LCU | +121.7% |
| 1983 | 92.14 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 113.30 billion constant LCU | +23.0% |
| 1985 | 86.16 billion constant LCU | -24.0% |
| 1986 | 54.30 billion constant LCU | -37.0% |
| 1987 | 28.25 billion constant LCU | -48.0% |
| 1988 | 18.59 billion constant LCU | -34.2% |
| 1989 | 14.94 billion constant LCU | -19.6% |
| 1990 | 12.70 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 11.90 billion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 7.91 billion constant LCU | -33.5% |
| 1993 | 6.23 billion constant LCU | -21.3% |
| 1994 | 9.98 billion constant LCU | +60.2% |
| 1995 | 8.20 billion constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1996 | 9.02 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 6.84 billion constant LCU | -24.2% |
| 1998 | 6.24 billion constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 8.70 billion constant LCU | +39.3% |
| 2000 | 15.20 billion constant LCU | +74.7% |
| 2001 | 17.10 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 17.00 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 17.50 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 18.00 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 19.10 billion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 20.40 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 22.50 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 24.21 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 26.32 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 28.63 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 31.80 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 31.80 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.65 billion constant LCU, 84% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Congo's 31.80 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 73% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.74 billion constant LCU | 11.34 billion constant LCU | 24.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.80 billion constant LCU | 14.94 billion constant LCU | 113.30 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.77 billion constant LCU | 6.23 billion constant LCU | 12.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.73 billion constant LCU | 15.20 billion constant LCU | 26.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.22 billion constant LCU | 28.63 billion constant LCU | 31.80 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 20 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.38 billion constant LCU compare
- 21 Benin 43.49 billion constant LCU compare
- 22 Algeria 41.10 billion constant LCU compare
- 24 Morocco 30.65 billion constant LCU compare
- 25 Central African Republic 29.61 billion constant LCU compare
- 26 Egypt 22.04 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Congo?
- Construction, value added in Congo was 31.80 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 113.30 billion constant LCU in 1984.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.23 billion constant LCU in 1993.
- How does Congo rank for construction, value added?
- Congo ranks 23rd out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.