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EU Construction Output Rises, Romania Soars 20.1%

9/20/2025

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In July 2025, construction output increased by 0.6% in the EU and 0.5% in the euro area from June.
Year-on-year, output rose by 3.6% in the EU and 3.2% in the euro area.
Bulgaria experienced a 0.1% monthly increase and a 6.1% annual rise.
Romania led monthly growth at 20.1%, followed by Slovenia (9.9%) and Belgium (2.2%).
Spain, Sweden, and Portugal saw declines of -4.5%, -4.0%, and -1.5%, respectively.
The EU construction sector anticipates weak growth of 1.1% in 2025.

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Story summary

In July 2025, construction output increased by 0.6% in the EU and 0.5% in the euro area from June.
Year-on-year, output rose by 3.6% in the EU and 3.2% in the euro area.
Bulgaria experienced a 0.1% monthly increase and a 6.1% annual rise.
Romania led monthly growth at 20.1%, followed by Slovenia (9.9%) and Belgium (2.2%).
Spain, Sweden, and Portugal saw declines of -4.5%, -4.0%, and -1.5%, respectively.
The EU construction sector anticipates weak growth of 1.1% in 2025.