Thursday, May 3, 2007

U.S. Economic Sectors by Size and Composition

Here's some data I put together from various sources to create a rough overview of the structure of the U.S. economy. It's a first pass. The numbers are suspect. Service and Manufacturing industries add up to 92%, but what about the other 8%? How does the private/government breakdown below apply to specific industries above? Etc. Any insight or suggestions are welcome.

Service Industries (Non-Manufacturing)
80% of the US Economy


  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
  • Mining
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Wholesale Trade
  • Retail Trade
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Information
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  • Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
  • Management of Companies & Support Services
  • Educational Services
  • Health Care & Social Assistance
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  • Accommodation & Food Services
  • Public Administration
Manufacturing Industries
12% of the US Economy

  • Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products
  • Textile Mills
  • Apparel, Leather & Allied Products
  • Wood Products
  • Paper Products
  • Printing & Related Support Activities
  • Petroleum & Coal Products
  • Chemical Products
  • Plastics & Rubber Products
  • Nonmetallic Mineral Products
  • Primary Metals
  • Fabricated Metal Products
  • Machinery
  • Computer & Electronic Products
  • Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components
  • Transportation Equipment
  • Furniture & Related Products
  • Miscellaneous Manufacturing (medical equipment and supplies, jewelry, sporting goods, toys and office supplies)
Private Sector
64% of the US Economy

Government Sector
36% of the US Economy

Consumer Spending
71% of the US Economy

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