United States Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
United States's industry value added was 17.88% in 2021, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2021.
Overview
United States's industry value added stood at 17.88% in 2021, a rise of +0.38% from 2020. United States ranked 52nd globally.
The United States’ industry value added fell from its 1997 peak of 23.13 to 17.51 in the 2020 trough, reaching 17.88 in 2021 and ranking 52nd globally. This 22.7 percent decline over 25 years reflects the long‑term shift toward services and high‑technology sectors, while manufacturing output contracted during the Great Recession and the COVID‑19 pandemic. Compared with peer economies, the United States sits just above Uruguay’s 17.73 and slightly below Belgium’s 18.00, indicating a relative lag despite its larger absolute scale. The modest rebound to 17.88 after the 2020 dip suggests resilience, yet the value‑added share remains well below the 1997 high. Continued investment in advanced manufacturing, automation, and supply‑chain diversification could reverse the downward trajectory, while persistent trade tensions or insufficient policy support might keep the industry’s contribution muted.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.88% | +0.38% | #52 |
| 2020 | 17.51% | −0.77% | #55 |
| 2019 | 18.28% | −0.35% | #59 |
| 2018 | 18.63% | +0.20% | #64 |
| 2017 | 18.44% | +0.39% | #65 |
| 2016 | 18.04% | −0.54% | #59 |
| 2015 | 18.59% | −0.74% | #62 |
| 2014 | 19.33% | +0.09% | #65 |
| 2013 | 19.24% | +0.08% | #63 |
| 2012 | 19.16% | −0.24% | #62 |
| 2011 | 19.41% | +0.10% | #62 |
| 2010 | 19.31% | +0.04% | #62 |
| 2009 | 19.27% | −1.53% | #59 |
| 2008 | 20.79% | −0.63% | #64 |
| 2007 | 21.42% | −0.16% | #68 |
Analysis
United States's industry value added was 17.88% in 2021, a rise of +0.38% from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's industry value added was 17.88% in 2021. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
United States's industry value added peaked at 23.13% in 1997.
The lowest industry value added in United States was 17.51% in 2020.
United States ranks 52nd globally in industry value added as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The industry value added of United States in 2021 was 17.88%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_industry-value-added,
title = {United States Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}