In April 2024, compared to March 2024, seasonally adjusted production in construction decreased by 0.2% in the euro area and increased by 0.2% in the EU, according to the first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

In March 2024, production in construction decreased by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU. In April 2024, compared to April 2023, production in construction decreased by 1.1% in the euro area and by 0.9% in the EU.

Monthly Comparison by Construction Sector and Member State

In the euro area in April 2024, compared to March 2024, production in construction remained stable for building construction, decreased by 1.1% for civil engineering, and decreased by 0.1% for specialized construction activities.

In the EU, production in construction increased by 1.1% for building construction, remained stable for civil engineering, and decreased by 0.2% for specialized construction activities.

Among the member states for which data are available, the largest monthly increases in production in construction were recorded in Hungary (+11.1%), Romania (+8.0%), and Slovakia (+7.7%). The largest decreases were observed in Belgium (-3.7%), Slovenia (-2.7%), and Germany (-2.1%).

Annual Comparison by Construction Sector and Member State

In the euro area in April 2024, compared to April 2023, production in construction decreased by 2.3% for building construction, increased by 2.8% for civil engineering, and decreased by 1.5% for specialized construction activities.

In the EU, production in construction decreased by 2.7% for building construction, increased by 2.8% for civil engineering, and decreased by 1.5% for specialized construction activities.

Among the member states for which data are available, the largest annual decreases in production in construction were recorded in Belgium (-9.3%), Poland (-6.0%), and Slovenia (-5.3%). The largest increases were observed in Hungary (+15.6%), Romania (+13.2%), and Portugal (+6.8%).