Construction, value added in Kenya
Kenya: Construction, value added was 125.05 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
125.05 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 14.6%
World rank
21st
of 51 countries
All-time high
125.05 billion current LCU
in 2011
All-time low
267.00 million current LCU
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Construction, value added in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for construction, value added in Kenya is 125.05 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.6% on the previous year and up 292.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Kenya peaked at 125.05 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 267.00 million current LCU, in 1965.
That places Kenya 21st out of 51 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 in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 267.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 334.00 million current LCU | +25.1% |
| 1967 | 408.00 million current LCU | +22.2% |
| 1968 | 468.80 million current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1969 | 485.60 million current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 527.80 million current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 577.20 million current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 930.20 million current LCU | +61.2% |
| 1973 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 1.12 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1976 | 1.34 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 1.60 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1978 | 1.96 billion current LCU | +22.5% |
| 1979 | 2.39 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 2.94 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 1981 | 3.34 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 3.70 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 3.95 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 3.91 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 4.76 billion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1986 | 4.94 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 5.76 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1988 | 7.50 billion current LCU | +30.3% |
| 1989 | 8.25 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 9.35 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 11.40 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1992 | 13.62 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 15.17 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 16.95 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 18.34 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 13.05 billion current LCU | -28.8% |
| 1997 | 15.30 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1998 | 19.52 billion current LCU | +27.6% |
| 1999 | 24.52 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 2000 | 23.95 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 31.83 billion current LCU | +32.9% |
| 2002 | 32.37 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 37.67 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 48.08 billion current LCU | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 56.12 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 63.93 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 69.56 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 80.41 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2009 | 97.44 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 109.15 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 125.05 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 125.05 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 61.00 billion current LCU, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 125.05 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.50 billion current LCU, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 392.68 million current LCU | 267.00 million current LCU | 485.60 million current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.27 billion current LCU | 527.80 million current LCU | 2.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.90 billion current LCU | 2.94 billion current LCU | 8.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.72 billion current LCU | 9.35 billion current LCU | 24.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.14 billion current LCU | 23.95 billion current LCU | 97.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.10 billion current LCU | 109.15 billion current LCU | 125.05 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 18 Sao Tome and Principe 157.94 billion current LCU compare
- 19 Gabon 152.13 billion current LCU compare
- 20 Benin 137.66 billion current LCU compare
- 22 South Africa 120.42 billion current LCU compare
- 23 Madagascar 87.40 billion current LCU compare
- 24 Chad 76.50 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 417.66 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0035 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.4 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 463.44 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -8.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0038 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 8.21 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Kenya?
- Construction, value added in Kenya was 125.05 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 125.05 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 267.00 million current LCU in 1965.
- How does Kenya rank for construction, value added?
- Kenya ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 292.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.