Construction, value added in Egypt
Egypt: Construction, value added was 22.04 billion constant LCU in 2011. ▲ Rising
Construction, value added in Egypt, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for construction, value added in Egypt is 22.04 billion constant LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 113.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Egypt peaked at 22.04 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.69 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
That places Egypt 26th out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Construction, value added in Egypt, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7.30 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1988 | 6.99 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 7.70 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 7.86 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 6.69 billion constant LCU | -14.9% |
| 1992 | 6.74 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 6.80 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 7.08 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 7.49 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 7.90 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 8.57 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 9.53 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 9.91 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 10.11 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 10.32 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 10.54 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 10.04 billion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 10.46 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 10.99 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 12.53 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 14.52 billion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 16.79 billion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 18.71 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 21.17 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 22.04 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 22.04 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.65 billion constant LCU, 59% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 22.04 billion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22.04 billion constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.33 billion constant LCU | 6.99 billion constant LCU | 7.70 billion constant LCU | 3 |
| 1990s | 7.86 billion constant LCU | 6.69 billion constant LCU | 9.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.50 billion constant LCU | 10.04 billion constant LCU | 18.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.61 billion constant LCU | 21.17 billion constant LCU | 22.04 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 695.90 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.88 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -66.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0423 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 130.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Egypt?
- Construction, value added in Egypt was 22.04 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 22.04 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.69 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Egypt rank for construction, value added?
- Egypt ranks 26th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Egypt 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.