Romania leads EU in construction growth with a remarkable 39% increase

In August 2025, Romania achieved the highest growth in construction works within the European Union, with an impressive increase of 39%. This accomplishment stands out against a backdrop where the EU saw an overall growth of 2.6% and the euro area 1.4% during the same period.

Comparatively, while Romania thrived, other countries faced declines, such as France, which saw a drop of 7.8%, and Slovakia and Spain with declines of 4.9% and 4.3%, respectively. This stark contrast highlights Romania's dynamic construction sector.

Fast forward to August 2026, and Romania continued to build on its momentum, with a remarkable 40.5% increase in construction volume compared to August 2025. New construction projects surged by 45.2%, while maintenance and repairs rose by 39.5%, and capital repairs increased by 22.7%.

The growth was widespread across various construction categories, with residential buildings experiencing a significant boost of 54.9%. Engineering constructions and non-residential buildings also saw substantial increases of 39.5% and 33.3%, respectively.

As for the adjusted series, the volume of construction works in Romania rose by 35.5%, with new construction works showing a 39.8% increase. Maintenance and ongoing repairs increased by 37%, while capital repairs grew by 19.2%.

From July to August 2026, Romania reported a steady growth of 1.6% in construction volume, and an adjusted series showed a 7.2% increase. Romania’s construction sector is not just thriving; it is setting benchmarks for growth in Europe.