China has used an astonishing amount of cement compared to the United States, reflecting its massive infrastructure and construction boom over the past few decades.

Between 2011 and 2013, China alone accounted for more than half of the world's cement consumption. In total, it is estimated that China has used more than 6.6 billion metric tons of cement since the early 2000s. The country is responsible for producing and consuming more cement than any other nation in history.

In contrast, the U.S. has consumed a fraction of that amount. Over the same period, the U.S. has used around 2.5 billion metric tons of cement, which is significantly less than China's usage.

China's rapid urbanization and construction of large-scale infrastructure projects (like highways, bridges, and skyscrapers) have driven the country's cement demand to extraordinary levels. Major urban centers and new cities have also contributed to the massive usage of cement.

The U.S., although a large consumer of cement, uses far less in comparison due to its more developed infrastructure and slower rates of new construction relative to China. Additionally, the U.S. has seen a decrease in cement consumption following the 2008 financial crisis, while China continued to expand its construction sector.

China has consumed several times more cement than the United States. The scale of China's infrastructure projects and urbanization in recent decades is unmatched globally, making its cement consumption far greater than the U.S. or any other country.