Construction, value added in Malawi
Malawi: Construction, value added was 18.38 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Malawi, 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 Malawi is 18.38 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 654.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Malawi peaked at 18.90 billion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.30 million current LCU, in 1965.
That places Malawi 33rd 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5.30 million current LCU | — |
| 1966 | 7.10 million current LCU | +34.0% |
| 1967 | 6.90 million current LCU | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 8.10 million current LCU | +17.4% |
| 1969 | 9.30 million current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1970 | 9.60 million current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 11.80 million current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1972 | 14.50 million current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1973 | 14.50 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 19.60 million current LCU | +35.2% |
| 1978 | 46.20 million current LCU | +135.7% |
| 2000 | 2.03 billion current LCU | +4302.9% |
| 2001 | 2.44 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 4.80 billion current LCU | +96.9% |
| 2003 | 9.95 billion current LCU | +107.3% |
| 2004 | 11.21 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 13.90 billion current LCU | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 14.49 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 16.04 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 16.02 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 16.74 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 18.90 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 18.38 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 18.38 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 30.92 billion current LCU, 59% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 18.38 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.50 billion current LCU, 24% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Construction, value added in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +4302.9% | 46.20 million current LCU | 2.03 billion current LCU |
| 1978 | +135.7% | 19.60 million current LCU | 46.20 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.34 million current LCU | 5.30 million current LCU | 9.30 million current LCU | 5 |
| 1970s | 19.37 million current LCU | 9.60 million current LCU | 46.20 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 10.76 billion current LCU | 2.03 billion current LCU | 16.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.64 billion current LCU | 18.38 billion current LCU | 18.90 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More economy & growth data for Malawi
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.07 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 56.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.005 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.61 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 257.97 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 20.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0228 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 11.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -29.8 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Malawi?
- Construction, value added in Malawi was 18.38 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 18.90 billion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.30 million current LCU in 1965.
- How does Malawi rank for construction, value added?
- Malawi ranks 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 654.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.