Construction, value added (current LCU) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Construction, value added (current LCU) was 20.05 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Ethiopia, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 20.05 billion current LCU for construction, value added in 2011. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 26.2% on the previous year and up 606.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Ethiopia peaked at 20.05 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 476.86 million current LCU, in 1981.
Ethiopia ranks 31st of 51 countries on this measure, 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 (current LCU) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 476.86 million current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 568.30 million current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1983 | 614.18 million current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 703.88 million current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 848.81 million current LCU | +20.6% |
| 1986 | 846.49 million current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 981.41 million current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 915.52 million current LCU | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 971.38 million current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 910.24 million current LCU | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 767.38 million current LCU | -15.7% |
| 1992 | 615.75 million current LCU | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 895.99 million current LCU | +45.5% |
| 1994 | 1.22 billion current LCU | +36.3% |
| 1995 | 1.44 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1996 | 1.72 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 1997 | 1.93 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 2.26 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1999 | 2.51 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 2.64 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 2.84 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 3.20 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 3.69 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 4.63 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 2005 | 5.51 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2006 | 6.92 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 2007 | 9.10 billion current LCU | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 13.00 billion current LCU | +43.0% |
| 2009 | 16.07 billion current LCU | +23.6% |
| 2010 | 15.88 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 20.05 billion current LCU | +26.2% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 20.05 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.92 billion current LCU, 65% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 20.05 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.50 billion current LCU, 26% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 769.65 million current LCU | 476.86 million current LCU | 981.41 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.43 billion current LCU | 615.75 million current LCU | 2.51 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.76 billion current LCU | 2.64 billion current LCU | 16.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.97 billion current LCU | 15.88 billion current LCU | 20.05 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 13.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0318 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4608 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -16.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 3.57 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Ethiopia?
- Construction, value added in Ethiopia was 20.05 billion current 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 20.05 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 476.86 million current LCU in 1981.
- How does Ethiopia rank for construction, value added?
- Ethiopia ranks 31st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 606.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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 (current 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 current local currency.