Construction, value added (constant LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Construction, value added (constant LCU) was 37.60 million constant LCU in 2011. ▼ Falling
Construction, value added in Zimbabwe, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 37.60 million constant LCU for construction, value added in 2011.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Zimbabwe peaked at 137.07 million constant LCU in 1998 and was at its lowest, 31.95 million constant LCU, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 46th out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Construction, value added (constant LCU) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 91.38 million constant LCU | — |
| 1987 | 107.36 million constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 1988 | 132.36 million constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 1989 | 119.66 million constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 126.01 million constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 126.83 million constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 132.16 million constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 129.70 million constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 130.11 million constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 98.96 million constant LCU | -23.9% |
| 1996 | 110.85 million constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 129.29 million constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1998 | 137.07 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 134.50 million constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 114.32 million constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 74.31 million constant LCU | -35.0% |
| 2002 | 43.84 million constant LCU | -41.0% |
| 2003 | 39.46 million constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 38.67 million constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 37.90 million constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 36.00 million constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 34.92 million constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 31.95 million constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 32.62 million constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 37.22 million constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 37.60 million constant LCU | +1.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 37.60 million constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.65 billion constant LCU, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 37.60 million constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 0% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.69 million constant LCU | 91.38 million constant LCU | 132.36 million constant LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 125.55 million constant LCU | 98.96 million constant LCU | 137.07 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.40 million constant LCU | 31.95 million constant LCU | 114.32 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.41 million constant LCU | 37.22 million constant LCU | 37.60 million constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -67.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Zimbabwe?
- Construction, value added in Zimbabwe was 37.60 million 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 137.07 million constant LCU in 1998.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.95 million constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for construction, value added?
- Zimbabwe ranks 46th out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.