What is construction, value added in Ghana?

Construction, value added in Ghana was 2.34 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 Ghana?

The highest recorded value was 2.34 billion constant LCU in 2011.

What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Ghana?

The lowest recorded value was 1.02 billion constant LCU in 2006.

How does Ghana rank for construction, value added?

Ghana ranks 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.

Is construction, value added rising or falling in Ghana?

Over the last ten years it is up 130.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Ghana 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.

Construction, value added in Ghana

Name: Construction, value added in Ghana
Creator: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Ghana: Construction, value added was 2.34 billion constant LCU in 2011. ▲ Rising

Latest (2011)

2.34 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 20.0%

World rank

35th

of 46 countries

All-time high

2.34 billion constant LCU

in 2011

All-time low

1.02 billion constant LCU

in 2006

Years of data

2006–2011

Construction, value added in Ghana, 2006–2011

Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 2.34 billion constant LCU for construction, value added in 2011. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 130.1% over ten years.

That places Ghana 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	1.48 billion constant LCU	1.02 billion constant LCU	1.90 billion constant LCU	4
2010s	2.14 billion constant LCU	1.95 billion constant LCU	2.34 billion constant LCU	2

Countries ranked near Ghana

32 Mozambique 4.97 billion constant LCU compare
33 Comoros 4.47 billion constant LCU compare
34 Cape Verde 3.60 billion constant LCU compare
36 Madagascar 2.14 billion constant LCU compare
37 Namibia 2.07 billion constant LCU compare
38 Botswana 1.81 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

More economy & growth data for Ghana

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.1% (2024)
Inflation of consumer prices 14.2% (2025)
GDP per capita 2,261 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.1% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 79.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,261 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 12.56 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.07 billion current LCU (2017)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.77 billion current US$ (2017)
Taxes less subsidies on products 94.62 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is construction, value added in Ghana?: Construction, value added in Ghana was 2.34 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 Ghana?: The highest recorded value was 2.34 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Ghana?: The lowest recorded value was 1.02 billion constant LCU in 2006.
How does Ghana rank for construction, value added?: Ghana ranks 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
Is construction, value added rising or falling in Ghana?: Over the last ten years it is up 130.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ghana 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

Indicator: Construction, value added (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 46 places, 1,325 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.