What is construction, value added in Kenya?

Construction, value added in Kenya was 53.71 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 Kenya?

The highest recorded value was 53.71 billion constant LCU in 2011.

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

The lowest recorded value was 5.40 billion constant LCU in 1965.

How does Kenya rank for construction, value added?

Kenya ranks 17th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.

Is construction, value added rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kenya 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 Kenya

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

Kenya: Construction, value added was 53.71 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

53.71 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 4.3%

World rank

17th

of 46 countries

All-time high

53.71 billion constant LCU

in 2011

All-time low

5.40 billion constant LCU

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2011

Construction, value added in Kenya, 1965–2011

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

Analysis

Kenya recorded 53.71 billion constant LCU for construction, value added in 2011. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.

The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 68.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, construction, value added in Kenya peaked at 53.71 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.40 billion constant LCU, in 1965.

That places Kenya 17th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	6.74 billion constant LCU	5.40 billion constant LCU	7.79 billion constant LCU	5
1970s	14.44 billion constant LCU	7.02 billion constant LCU	18.19 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	20.11 billion constant LCU	18.17 billion constant LCU	22.54 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	23.30 billion constant LCU	20.89 billion constant LCU	28.71 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	36.08 billion constant LCU	26.87 billion constant LCU	49.27 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	52.60 billion constant LCU	51.49 billion constant LCU	53.71 billion constant LCU	2

Countries ranked near Kenya

14 Gabon 85.42 billion constant LCU compare
15 Mali 81.10 billion constant LCU compare
16 South Africa 58.24 billion constant LCU compare
18 Togo 52.18 billion constant LCU compare
19 Mauritania 51.17 billion constant LCU compare
20 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.38 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

More economy & growth data for Kenya

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -6.0% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 4.1% (2025)
GDP per capita 1,908 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.1% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 109.76 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,908 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 129.3 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 956.08 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.39 billion current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 1.31 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is construction, value added in Kenya?: Construction, value added in Kenya was 53.71 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 Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 53.71 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was 5.40 billion constant LCU in 1965.
How does Kenya rank for construction, value added?: Kenya ranks 17th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
Is construction, value added rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is up 68.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.