Construction output in South Korea increased 1.30 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in South Korea averaged 0.66 percent from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 26.40 percent in November of 2016 and a record low of -30.50 percent in August of 1998. source: Statistics Korea



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Building Permits 9244.00 8868.00 Units Sep 2026
Construction Orders 7790649.00 7094706.00 KRW Million Aug 2026
Construction Output YoY 1.30 -3.40 percent Aug 2026
Home Ownership Rate 56.90 56.40 percent Dec 2024
House Price Index MoM 0.30 0.30 percent Sep 2026
Housing Index 102.19 101.85 points Sep 2026
Housing Starts 16046.00 18013.00 units Sep 2026
Price to Rent Ratio 103.53 103.12 points Jun 2026
Residential Property Prices 2.47 1.76 Percent Jun 2026


South Korea Construction Output
In South Korea, construction output refers to year over year change in the value of construction completed including building construction and civil engineering.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 -3.40 26.40 -30.50 1998 - 2026 percent Monthly
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