Construction, value added (constant LCU) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Construction, value added (constant LCU) was 14.34 billion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Mauritius, 1976–2011
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 Mauritius is 14.34 billion constant LCU, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Mauritius peaked at 14.63 billion constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.40 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Mauritius 29th 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 (constant LCU) in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2.85 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1977 | 3.26 billion constant LCU | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 3.42 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 3.17 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 2.63 billion constant LCU | -17.0% |
| 1981 | 2.50 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 2.40 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 2.43 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 2.48 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 2.68 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 2.94 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 3.21 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 3.72 billion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 4.14 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 4.66 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 5.05 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 5.51 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 5.87 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 6.24 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 6.14 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 6.43 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 6.37 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 6.90 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 7.51 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 8.19 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2001 | 8.62 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 9.16 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 10.10 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 10.15 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 9.70 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 10.21 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 11.84 billion constant LCU | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 13.21 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 14.02 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 14.63 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 14.34 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 14.34 billion constant LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 41.10 billion constant LCU, 35% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 14.34 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 33% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.17 billion constant LCU | 2.85 billion constant LCU | 3.42 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 2.91 billion constant LCU | 2.40 billion constant LCU | 4.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.07 billion constant LCU | 4.66 billion constant LCU | 7.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.52 billion constant LCU | 8.19 billion constant LCU | 14.02 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.48 billion constant LCU | 14.34 billion constant LCU | 14.63 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More economy & growth data for Mauritius
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.33 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0185 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 240.79 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0135 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 175.82 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Mauritius?
- Construction, value added in Mauritius was 14.34 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 14.63 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.40 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Mauritius rank for construction, value added?
- Mauritius ranks 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.