Czech construction sees double-digit growth in May 2025

Construction activity in the Czech Republic rose sharply in May 2025, with output increasing by 11.6 percent compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Compared to April, output was up by 2.3 percent.

Petra Kačírková from the CZSO’s Construction Statistics Unit noted that both civil engineering and building construction contributed to the year-on-year growth, which was partly influenced by a low base from the previous year. Specifically, production in building construction increased by 10.8 percent year-on-year, while civil engineering construction grew by 13.1 percent.

Despite the growth in construction activity, the value of building permits issued in May fell to CZK 32.0 billion, representing a decline of 39.6 percent compared to the same month in 2024.

In terms of housing, construction began on 2,673 new dwellings in May, a decrease of 5.2 percent year-on-year. However, the number of completed dwellings rose to 3,051, an increase of nearly 5 percent. Petra Cuřínová, Head of the Construction Statistics Unit at the CZSO, explained that this growth was largely driven by modifications and alterations to existing buildings, while new construction remained subdued.

Across the European Union, construction output increased by 2.5 percent year-on-year in April 2025, according to Eurostat data. Eurostat is expected to release figures for May 2025 on 18 July.