The top 6 countries with the largest construction industries
Based on data available until 2023
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
In 2023, the global construction sector was valued at $5.9 trillion, accounting for 5.8% of total world economic activity. In comparison, Bangladesh's construction sector was worth $39.5 billion, representing 9.7% of the country's total economic activity.
Note: Output measured on a value-added basis in current US dollars
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, January 2025
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