Europe’s construction sector showing signs of recovery

According to preliminary data released by Eurostat, a modest increase was recorded in construction sector output in February 2025. Compared with the same month of the previous year, production rose by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the European Union as a whole.

However, on a monthly basis—i.e. compared to January 2025—a slight decline in activity was observed, with output falling by 0.5% in the euro area and 0.4% in the EU.

In contrast, January 2025 showed positive momentum, as construction output grew by 0.6% in the euro area and 0.2% in the EU, indicating some fluctuations in the sector’s growth trajectory.

Monthly Change by Construction Sector

In February 2025, the euro area recorded declines across all major construction sectors:

• Building construction: -2.2%
• Civil engineering: -1.3%
• Specialised construction activities: -0.1%

A similar trend was observed at the EU level:

• Building construction: -1.8%
• Civil engineering: -0.5%
• Specialised construction activities: -0.2%

Among the EU Member States with available data, the largest monthly decreases were registered in:

• Slovenia: -4.0%
• Germany: -3.2%
• Poland: -2.3%

In contrast, construction activity increased in the following countries:

• Portugal: +2.9%
• France: +1.5%
• Sweden: +1.3%