Construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Construction, value added was 28.13 billion current US$ in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1984–2008
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 28.13 billion current US$, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 23.4% on the previous year and up 288.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 28.13 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.10 billion current US$, in 1984.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5.10 billion current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 5.42 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 6.47 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1987 | 7.26 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 6.55 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1989 | 6.52 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 6.86 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 7.01 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 6.02 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 5.70 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 5.25 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 6.16 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 6.21 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 6.65 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 7.24 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 6.81 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 6.71 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 7.10 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 7.73 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 9.32 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 11.19 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 13.89 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2006 | 17.42 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 22.80 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 28.13 billion current US$ | +23.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.22 billion current US$ | 5.10 billion current US$ | 7.26 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 6.39 billion current US$ | 5.25 billion current US$ | 7.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.81 billion current US$ | 6.71 billion current US$ | 28.13 billion current US$ | 9 |
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More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Merchandise trade to GDP ratio 82.0% (2011)
- GDP per capita, PPP annual growth 2.3% (2011)
- GDP deflator, index 231.05 2000=100; US$ series (2011)
- Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita 775.16 current US$ (2011)
- Import price index 219.14 goods and services 2000=100 (2011)
- Real agricultural GDP growth rates 4.0% (2011)
- Terms of trade 101.39 goods and services, 2000 = 100 (2009)
- Gross domestic savings, total 50.11 billion constant 2000 US$ (2011)
- Mining and quarrying, value added 130.56 billion current US$ (2008)
- Gross public investment 8.1% (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Construction, value added in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 28.13 billion current US$ in 2008, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 28.13 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.10 billion current US$ in 1984.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for construction, value added?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2008.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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 US$). 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 U.S. dollars.