What is construction, value added in Zambia?

Construction, value added in Zambia was 544.04 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 Zambia?

The highest recorded value was 544.04 billion constant LCU in 2011.

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

The lowest recorded value was 95.87 billion constant LCU in 1996.

How does Zambia rank for construction, value added?

Zambia ranks 4th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.

Is construction, value added rising or falling in Zambia?

Over the last ten years it is up 294.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Zambia 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 Zambia

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

Zambia: Construction, value added was 544.04 billion constant LCU in 2011. ▼ Falling

Latest (2011)

544.04 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 7.2%

World rank

4th

of 46 countries

All-time high

544.04 billion constant LCU

in 2011

All-time low

95.87 billion constant LCU

in 1996

Years of data

1965–2011

Construction, value added in Zambia, 1965–2011

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 Zambia is 544.04 billion constant LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.

That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 294.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, construction, value added in Zambia peaked at 544.04 billion constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 95.87 billion constant LCU, in 1996.

That places Zambia 4th out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 47 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	335.60 billion constant LCU	313.83 billion constant LCU	359.51 billion constant LCU	5
1970s	350.99 billion constant LCU	264.00 billion constant LCU	484.09 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	240.86 billion constant LCU	187.76 billion constant LCU	304.93 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	135.06 billion constant LCU	95.87 billion constant LCU	185.69 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	276.53 billion constant LCU	123.58 billion constant LCU	469.41 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	525.72 billion constant LCU	507.40 billion constant LCU	544.04 billion constant LCU	2

Countries ranked near Zambia

1 Uganda 3.27 trillion constant LCU compare
2 Tanzania 1.29 trillion constant LCU compare
3 Guinea 1.00 trillion constant LCU compare
5 Equatorial Guinea 496.74 billion constant LCU compare
6 Senegal 245.04 billion constant LCU compare
7 Cote d'Ivoire 215.30 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

More economy & growth data for Zambia

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.4% (2024)
Inflation of consumer prices 13.9% (2025)
GDP per capita 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.7% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,356 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 25.13 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 16.91 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 673.13 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 25.61 billion current LCU (2025)

All data for Zambia →

Frequently asked questions

What is construction, value added in Zambia?: Construction, value added in Zambia was 544.04 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 Zambia?: The highest recorded value was 544.04 billion constant LCU in 2011.
What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Zambia?: The lowest recorded value was 95.87 billion constant LCU in 1996.
How does Zambia rank for construction, value added?: Zambia ranks 4th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
Is construction, value added rising or falling in Zambia?: Over the last ten years it is up 294.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Zambia 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.