GITNUXREPORT 2025

Construction Mental Health Statistics

Construction industry faces high stress, suicide, stigma, and lack of support.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Male construction workers are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than female workers

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Women in construction are 30% more likely to report mental health issues than men

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33% of women in construction report higher levels of mental health problems than their male counterparts

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65% of construction workers experience mental health issues due to job stress

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The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all sectors, with a rate of 53.3 deaths per 100,000 workers

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70% of construction workers report feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed

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Construction workers are 25% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to workers in other industries

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45% of construction workers have not accessed mental health support due to stigma

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80% of construction employers acknowledge mental health as a serious issue, but only 40% have formal support programs

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55% of construction workers have reported experiencing burnout

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52% of construction managers have witnessed or experienced a mental health crisis on-site

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Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems reported among construction workers, at 60% and 45% respectively

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48% of construction workers believe their job negatively impacts their mental health

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Nearly 60% of construction companies have no mental health policies in place

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38% of workers in the construction industry have taken time off due to mental health issues

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Peer support programs have increased by 30% in construction companies over the past five years

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Construction workers aged 35-54 are twice as likely to experience mental health issues as those under 35

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27% of construction workers experience substance abuse related to managing mental health problems

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The average age of construction workers reporting mental health concerns is 45 years old

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60% of construction workers with mental health issues do not seek help due to fear of job loss

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Construction industry mental health support programs have an 85% satisfaction rate among participants

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Approximately 40% of construction companies provide mental health first aid training

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50% of workers in construction have reported difficulties sleeping due to work-related stress

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22% of construction workers feel they have no control over their work environment, contributing to stress

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Mental health crises in construction lead to an estimated 10% reduction in productivity per affected worker

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38% of construction workers believe job insecurity worsens their mental health

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45% of construction workers have experienced discrimination or stigma when seeking mental health support

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Access to mental health services in rural construction sites is 35% lower than urban sites

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70% of construction workers reported feeling more anxious during peak project deadlines

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Nearly 50% of construction workers report feeling "overwhelmed" regularly

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33% of workers have considered quitting their jobs due to mental health challenges

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90% of construction companies see mental health as a priority, but only 25% have dedicated mental health budgets

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The use of digital mental health apps has increased by 60% among construction workers in the last three years

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Construction workers who participate in mental health programs report a 40% decrease in absenteeism

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Construction industry interventions have led to a 15% reduction in work-related stress incidents

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44% of construction workers feel that their mental health issues are not taken seriously by employers

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Approximately 65% of workers in construction sectors with active mental health programs report feeling more supported

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The average duration of mental health leave in construction is 8 weeks

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Construction workers with access to mental health support are 3 times more likely to seek help early

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75% of construction firms have implemented some form of mental health awareness campaign

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28% of construction workers report feeling stigmatized when discussing mental health at work

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Construction industry investments in mental health initiatives have increased by 50% over the past five years

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42% of construction workers report that physical job hazards contribute to mental health struggles

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Construction workers under 30 are 20% more likely to experience anxiety disorders than older colleagues

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55% of surveyed construction workers believe mental health should be prioritized over productivity

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60% of construction firms have integrated mental health policies into their health and safety protocols

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Nearly 40% of construction workers have avoided seeking mental health help due to fear of discrimination

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50% of mental health crises among construction workers are related to job insecurity and workload

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Around 30% of construction workers report that shift work and long hours negatively affect their mental health

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68% of construction companies acknowledge that mental health impacts overall project success

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On-site mental health support availability correlates with a 25% decrease in reported mental health issues

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The mental health and wellbeing sector within the construction industry is projected to grow at 12% annually over the next five years

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40% of construction workers who access mental health services report improvements in job satisfaction

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Construction workers with prior mental health issues are 3 times more likely to develop subsequent problems if unaddressed

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25% of construction workers have experienced suicidal thoughts at some point in their careers

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Mental health training programs in construction have a 60% participation rate among supervisors

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85% of construction professionals agree that mental health awareness improves team cohesion

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58% of construction workers have reported work-related mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

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70% of construction firms are planning to expand mental health support services in the next 12 months

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40% of construction workers who participate in mental health programs report lower levels of substance abuse

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Construction workers with access to flexible work arrangements report 22% lower stress levels

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The incidence of suicide in construction is 10 times higher than in the general population

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The rate of hospitalization due to mental health crises in construction is 15 cases per 10,000 workers annually

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Investments in mental health initiatives in the construction industry have been linked to a 10% decrease in workplace accidents

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Key Highlights

65% of construction workers experience mental health issues due to job stress
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all sectors, with a rate of 53.3 deaths per 100,000 workers
70% of construction workers report feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed
Construction workers are 25% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to workers in other industries
45% of construction workers have not accessed mental health support due to stigma
80% of construction employers acknowledge mental health as a serious issue, but only 40% have formal support programs
55% of construction workers have reported experiencing burnout
52% of construction managers have witnessed or experienced a mental health crisis on-site
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems reported among construction workers, at 60% and 45% respectively
48% of construction workers believe their job negatively impacts their mental health
Nearly 60% of construction companies have no mental health policies in place
38% of workers in the construction industry have taken time off due to mental health issues
Peer support programs have increased by 30% in construction companies over the past five years

Construction workers are drowning in stress, with alarming statistics revealing that 65% suffer mental health issues and the industry faces one of the highest suicide rates among all sectors—highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive mental health support and awareness.

Gender and Diversity in Construction

Male construction workers are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than female workers
Women in construction are 30% more likely to report mental health issues than men
33% of women in construction report higher levels of mental health problems than their male counterparts

Gender and Diversity in Construction Interpretation

These statistics reveal a stark paradox: while male construction workers face a fourfold higher risk of death by suicide, female workers are considerably more likely to report mental health struggles, highlighting the urgent need for gender-sensitive mental health support in the industry.

Mental Health and Well-being in Construction

65% of construction workers experience mental health issues due to job stress
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all sectors, with a rate of 53.3 deaths per 100,000 workers
70% of construction workers report feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed
Construction workers are 25% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to workers in other industries
45% of construction workers have not accessed mental health support due to stigma
80% of construction employers acknowledge mental health as a serious issue, but only 40% have formal support programs
55% of construction workers have reported experiencing burnout
52% of construction managers have witnessed or experienced a mental health crisis on-site
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems reported among construction workers, at 60% and 45% respectively
48% of construction workers believe their job negatively impacts their mental health
Nearly 60% of construction companies have no mental health policies in place
38% of workers in the construction industry have taken time off due to mental health issues
Peer support programs have increased by 30% in construction companies over the past five years
Construction workers aged 35-54 are twice as likely to experience mental health issues as those under 35
27% of construction workers experience substance abuse related to managing mental health problems
The average age of construction workers reporting mental health concerns is 45 years old
60% of construction workers with mental health issues do not seek help due to fear of job loss
Construction industry mental health support programs have an 85% satisfaction rate among participants
Approximately 40% of construction companies provide mental health first aid training
50% of workers in construction have reported difficulties sleeping due to work-related stress
22% of construction workers feel they have no control over their work environment, contributing to stress
Mental health crises in construction lead to an estimated 10% reduction in productivity per affected worker
38% of construction workers believe job insecurity worsens their mental health
45% of construction workers have experienced discrimination or stigma when seeking mental health support
Access to mental health services in rural construction sites is 35% lower than urban sites
70% of construction workers reported feeling more anxious during peak project deadlines
Nearly 50% of construction workers report feeling "overwhelmed" regularly
33% of workers have considered quitting their jobs due to mental health challenges
90% of construction companies see mental health as a priority, but only 25% have dedicated mental health budgets
The use of digital mental health apps has increased by 60% among construction workers in the last three years
Construction workers who participate in mental health programs report a 40% decrease in absenteeism
Construction industry interventions have led to a 15% reduction in work-related stress incidents
44% of construction workers feel that their mental health issues are not taken seriously by employers
Approximately 65% of workers in construction sectors with active mental health programs report feeling more supported
The average duration of mental health leave in construction is 8 weeks
Construction workers with access to mental health support are 3 times more likely to seek help early
75% of construction firms have implemented some form of mental health awareness campaign
28% of construction workers report feeling stigmatized when discussing mental health at work
Construction industry investments in mental health initiatives have increased by 50% over the past five years
42% of construction workers report that physical job hazards contribute to mental health struggles
Construction workers under 30 are 20% more likely to experience anxiety disorders than older colleagues
55% of surveyed construction workers believe mental health should be prioritized over productivity
60% of construction firms have integrated mental health policies into their health and safety protocols
Nearly 40% of construction workers have avoided seeking mental health help due to fear of discrimination
50% of mental health crises among construction workers are related to job insecurity and workload
Around 30% of construction workers report that shift work and long hours negatively affect their mental health
68% of construction companies acknowledge that mental health impacts overall project success
On-site mental health support availability correlates with a 25% decrease in reported mental health issues
The mental health and wellbeing sector within the construction industry is projected to grow at 12% annually over the next five years
40% of construction workers who access mental health services report improvements in job satisfaction
Construction workers with prior mental health issues are 3 times more likely to develop subsequent problems if unaddressed
25% of construction workers have experienced suicidal thoughts at some point in their careers
Mental health training programs in construction have a 60% participation rate among supervisors
85% of construction professionals agree that mental health awareness improves team cohesion
58% of construction workers have reported work-related mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic
70% of construction firms are planning to expand mental health support services in the next 12 months
40% of construction workers who participate in mental health programs report lower levels of substance abuse

Mental Health and Well-being in Construction Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of construction workers grappling with mental health issues driven by job stress, it's clear that while the industry acknowledges the problem—yet invests a fraction of the required resources—building mental resilience remains an uncompleted project that risks toppling the foundation of both worker well-being and project success.

Work Environment and Flexibility

Construction workers with access to flexible work arrangements report 22% lower stress levels

Work Environment and Flexibility Interpretation

Construction workers with flexible work options experience significantly lower stress—highlighting that in a demanding industry, flexibility isn't just a perk, it's a blueprint for mental well-being.

Workplace Safety and Risks

The incidence of suicide in construction is 10 times higher than in the general population
The rate of hospitalization due to mental health crises in construction is 15 cases per 10,000 workers annually
Investments in mental health initiatives in the construction industry have been linked to a 10% decrease in workplace accidents

Workplace Safety and Risks Interpretation

With construction workers facing a suicide rate ten times that of the general population and 15 hospitalizations per 10,000 annually, investing in mental health isn't just good ethics—it's a blueprint for safer, more resilient sites that construct more than just buildings.