Construction, value added in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Construction, value added was 8.70 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Ethiopia, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, construction, value added in Ethiopia stood at 8.70 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 205.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Ethiopia peaked at 8.70 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.27 billion constant LCU, in 1992.
That places Ethiopia 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.62 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1982 | 1.84 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 2.00 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 2.21 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 2.69 billion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 2.66 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 2.80 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 2.47 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 2.30 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 1.95 billion constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 1991 | 1.78 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 1.27 billion constant LCU | -28.8% |
| 1993 | 1.61 billion constant LCU | +27.1% |
| 1994 | 1.78 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 1.91 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 2.04 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 2.14 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 2.43 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1999 | 2.57 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 2.64 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 2.85 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 3.32 billion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 3.77 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 4.50 billion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 4.84 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 5.35 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 5.94 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 6.61 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 7.38 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 8.00 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 8.70 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 8.70 billion constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.07 billion constant LCU, 35% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 8.70 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 20% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Construction, value added in Ethiopia 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 | -28.8% | 1.78 billion constant LCU | 1.27 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.29 billion constant LCU | 1.62 billion constant LCU | 2.80 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.95 billion constant LCU | 1.27 billion constant LCU | 2.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.72 billion constant LCU | 2.64 billion constant LCU | 7.38 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.35 billion constant LCU | 8.00 billion constant LCU | 8.70 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 23.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0269 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 86.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0253 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 28.66 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Ethiopia?
- Construction, value added in Ethiopia was 8.70 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.70 billion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 billion constant LCU in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for construction, value added?
- Ethiopia ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.