Construction, value added in Congo
Congo: Construction, value added was 31.80 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
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.