November 2, 2017

Mining; professional, scientific, and technical services; and health care and social assistance were the leading contributors to the increase in U.S. economic growth in the second quarter of 2017. Overall, 17 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 3.1 percent increase in real GDP in the second quarter.

Chart of Real GDP and Real Value Added by Sector
  • Mining increased 28.6 percent in the second quarter, after increasing 12.1 percent in the first quarter.
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services increased 5.1 percent, after increasing 0.1 percent.
  • Health care and social assistance increased 4.7 percent, after increasing 3.7 percent.
Chart of Real Value Added by Industry

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