Construction, value added in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Construction, value added was 69.37 million current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Zimbabwe, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 69.37 million current LCU for construction, value added in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Zimbabwe peaked at 256.97 million current LCU in 1988 and was at its lowest, 30.35 million current LCU, in 2008.
Zimbabwe ranks 51st of 51 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 166.81 million current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 216.06 million current LCU | +29.5% |
| 1988 | 256.97 million current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 220.54 million current LCU | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 251.33 million current LCU | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 237.16 million current LCU | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 212.41 million current LCU | -10.4% |
| 1993 | 178.00 million current LCU | -16.2% |
| 1994 | 163.19 million current LCU | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 145.52 million current LCU | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 170.76 million current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 212.58 million current LCU | +24.5% |
| 1998 | 162.23 million current LCU | -23.7% |
| 1999 | 152.15 million current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 32.77 million current LCU | -78.5% |
| 2005 | 33.18 million current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 32.55 million current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 32.48 million current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 30.35 million current LCU | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 32.62 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 57.83 million current LCU | +77.3% |
| 2011 | 69.37 million current LCU | +20.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 69.37 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 61.00 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 69.37 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.50 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 215.09 million current LCU | 166.81 million current LCU | 256.97 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1990s | 188.53 million current LCU | 145.52 million current LCU | 251.33 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.33 million current LCU | 30.35 million current LCU | 33.18 million current LCU | 6 |
| 2010s | 63.60 million current LCU | 57.83 million current LCU | 69.37 million current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Zimbabwe?
- Construction, value added in Zimbabwe was 69.37 million 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 256.97 million current LCU in 1988.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.35 million current LCU in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for construction, value added?
- Zimbabwe ranks 51st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 (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.