The source of the data is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). (Chart forecast)
The data shows that the construction industry in the United States has been steadily increasing in the past 10 years. In 2010, there were 6.2 million employees in the construction industry, and by 2021, this number had grown to 7.7 million. This represents an increase of 24.2% over the period. On average, the number of employees in the industry has increased by 1.4% each year. The greatest annual growth was seen in 2019, when the number of employees increased by 2.8%. This was followed by a 2.2% growth in 2020 and a projected 2.1% growth in 2021. The data suggests that the construction industry is continuing to expand, with an estimated growth of 2.2% in 2022. This is good news for the construction industry, as it indicates that the industry is still growing and offering job opportunities to workers.
