Construction output in the Czech Republic fell by 1.5% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 6.9% growth in the previous month. This marked the first contraction since October 2024, as building construction output fell (-2% vs 4% in December 2025) and growth in civil engineering slowed (0.2% vs 12.4%). Meanwhile, 4,231 building permits were granted, up 0.7% year-on-year, with the floor area of new construction increasing by 27.6%. In addition, the number of dwellings started rose 14% year-on-year to 2,811, while the number of finished dwellings fell 22.5% to 2,341, mainly due to the category of family houses. On a monthly basis, construction activity dropped 0.8% in January. source: Czech Statistical Office

Construction output in Czech Republic decreased 1.50 percent in January of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Czech Republic averaged 1.50 percent from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 37.60 percent in January of 2018 and a record low of -25.70 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Czech Republic Construction Output - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Czech Republic Construction Output - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-06 08:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Dec 5.3% 6.2% 6.0%
2026-03-12 08:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Jan -1.5% 6.9% 5.5%
2026-04-09 07:00 AM
Construction Output YoY
Feb -1.5% 4.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Building Permits 4231.00 5383.00 units Jan 2026
Construction Output YoY -1.50 6.90 percent Jan 2026
Home Ownership Rate 75.10 74.70 percent Dec 2025
House Price Index YoY 10.80 10.50 percent Sep 2025
Housing Index 249.00 243.00 points Sep 2025
Housing Starts 10584.00 8940.00 units Dec 2025
Price to Rent Ratio 166.37 164.69 Sep 2025
Residential Property Prices 10.81 10.50 Percent Sep 2025


Czech Republic Construction Output
In Czech Republic, construction output refers to year over year change in construction work performed by enterprises whose principal activity is classified as construction.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1.50 6.90 37.60 -25.70 1998 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Czech Construction Output Falls in January
Construction output in the Czech Republic fell by 1.5% year-on-year in January 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 6.9% growth in the previous month. This marked the first contraction since October 2024, as building construction output fell (-2% vs 4% in December 2025) and growth in civil engineering slowed (0.2% vs 12.4%). Meanwhile, 4,231 building permits were granted, up 0.7% year-on-year, with the floor area of new construction increasing by 27.6%. In addition, the number of dwellings started rose 14% year-on-year to 2,811, while the number of finished dwellings fell 22.5% to 2,341, mainly due to the category of family houses. On a monthly basis, construction activity dropped 0.8% in January.
2026-03-12
Czech Construction Output Growth Slows in December
Construction output in the Czech Republic rose by 5.3% year-on-year in December 2025, easing from an upwardly revised 6.2% increase in the previous month. Growth slowed sharply in building constructions (2.3% vs 8.1% in November). Meanwhile, output grew in civil engineering works (10.9% vs 3.3%). The approximate value of building permits granted surged by 54.7% year-on-year to CZK 36 billion in December. Additionally, the number of dwellings, such as family houses and multi-dwelling buildings, increased by 11.2% to 2,774, while completed dwellings jumped by 56.1% to 2,988. On a monthly basis, construction activity increased by 1.7%, following a flat reading in the preceding period.
2026-02-06
Czech Construction Output at 7-Month Low
Construction output in the Czech Republic rose by 6.1% year-on-year in November 2025, easing from 7.1% in the previous month. This marked the weakest expansion since April, mainly due to slower growth in both building constructions (8.1% vs 9.6% in October), and civil engineering works (3.2% vs 3.3%). The approximate value of building permits granted increased by 1% year-on-year to CZK 43.5 billion in November. Meanwhile, the number of dwellings started such as family houses and multi-dwelling buildings surge by 20.8% to 4,353, while completed dwellings also increased by 4.4% to 2,371. On a monthly basis, construction activity fell by 0.1% in November.
2026-01-08