EU construction output falls in July as Cyprus maintains strong building activity

Nicosia, Cyprus. Construction output across the European Union fell in July, while Cyprus continued to report strong building activity, with permits and construction costs rising in recent months.

EU and euro area performance

Seasonally adjusted construction production decreased by 0.3 per cent in the EU in July compared with June, while output in the euro area was unchanged, according to first estimates released by Eurostat on September 18.

The figures followed sharper declines in June, when construction production fell by 1.3 per cent in the EU and 1.5 per cent in the euro area.

Compared with July 2025, construction production was down by 1.8 per cent in the EU and 2 per cent in the euro area.

Sector trends

Within the euro area, building construction was unchanged month-on-month in July, while civil engineering increased by 0.6 per cent and specialised construction activities declined by 0.1 per cent.

Across the EU, building construction fell by 0.4 per cent, civil engineering declined by 0.9 per cent and specialised construction activities decreased by 0.2 per cent.

On an annual basis, euro area building construction fell by 6.4 per cent, while civil engineering increased by 0.6 per cent and specialised construction activities declined by 1.6 per cent.

Across the EU, building construction decreased by 5.6 per cent, civil engineering fell by 0.4 per cent and specialised construction activities declined by 1.5 per cent.

National changes

Hungary recorded the largest monthly decline, at 4.7 per cent, followed by Poland and Sweden, both at 3.8 per cent, and Austria at 2.2 per cent.

Belgium recorded the strongest monthly increase, at 2.8 per cent, followed by the Czech Republic at 2.1 per cent and Slovakia at 1.9 per cent.