The data shows the value added of the United States construction industry as a percentage of gross domestic product between 2007 and 2017. In 2017, this sector accounted for approx. 4% of the nation's GDP. The construction industry has seen a steady growth in terms of its contribution to GDP since 2011.
2007 | 4.9 |
2008 | 4.4 |
2009 | 4 |
2010 | 3.6 |
2011 | 3.5 |
2012 | 3.6 |
2013 | 3.7 |
2014 | 3.9 |
2015 | 4.1 |
2016 | 4.3 |
2017 | 4.3 |