Construction, value added in Uganda
Uganda: Construction, value added was 3.27 trillion constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Uganda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, construction, value added in Uganda stood at 3.27 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 188.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Uganda peaked at 3.27 trillion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 260.45 billion constant LCU, in 1986.
That places Uganda 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Uganda, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 292.39 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1985 | 278.06 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 260.45 billion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 337.63 billion constant LCU | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 417.91 billion constant LCU | +23.8% |
| 1989 | 417.97 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 438.42 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 467.97 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 474.16 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 522.04 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 585.94 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 733.85 billion constant LCU | +25.2% |
| 1996 | 831.86 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 892.09 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 899.63 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 994.10 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 1.57 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 1.81 trillion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 2.22 trillion constant LCU | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 2.52 trillion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 2.78 trillion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 3.06 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 3.27 trillion constant LCU | +7.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 3.27 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.07 billion constant LCU, 130.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 3.27 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 75.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 334.07 billion constant LCU | 260.45 billion constant LCU | 417.97 billion constant LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 684.01 billion constant LCU | 438.42 billion constant LCU | 994.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.87 trillion constant LCU | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.16 trillion constant LCU | 3.06 trillion constant LCU | 3.27 trillion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More economy & growth data for Uganda
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 399,794 BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.008 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.26 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0604 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 65.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Uganda?
- Construction, value added in Uganda was 3.27 trillion 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.27 trillion constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 260.45 billion constant LCU in 1986.
- How does Uganda rank for construction, value added?
- Uganda ranks 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.