Production in construction up by 0.1% in the euro area and down by 0.1% in the EU | Eurostat
In March 2024, compared with February 2024, seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.1% in the euro area and decreased by 0.1% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In February 2024, production in construction grew by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU.
In March 2024, compared with March 2023, production in construction increased by 0.1% the euro area and decreased by 0.7% in the EU.
In the euro area in March 2024, compared with February 2024, production in construction
decreased by 1.5% for construction of buildings,
increased by 0.6% for civil engineering,
increased by 0.6% for specialised construction activities.
In the EU, production in construction
decreased by 2.6% for construction of buildings,
decreased by 0.8% for civil engineering,
increased by 0.5% for specialised construction activities.
Among Member States for which data are available, the largest monthly decreases in production in construction were recorded in Czechia (-7.8%), Slovakia (-7.6%) and Slovenia (-7.4%). The highest increases were observed in Romania (+9.1%), France (+1.1%), Belgium and Germany (both +1.0%).
In the euro area in March 2024, compared with March 2023, production in construction
decreased by 3.5% for construction of buildings,
increased by 5.4% for civil engineering,
decreased by 0.3% for specialised construction activities,
In the EU, production in construction
decreased by 5.2% for construction of buildings,
increased by 2.7% for civil engineering,
decreased by 0.5% for specialised construction activities,
Among Member States for which data are available, the largest annual decreases in production in construction were recorded in Poland (-9.6%), Slovenia (-8.6%) and Czechia (-8.3%). The highest increases were observed in Belgium (+7.3%), Italy (+3.8%) and Bulgaria (+3.7%).
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 July 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Leah Gutierrez as Director General for its Central and West Asia Department.
As Director General, Ms. Gutierrez will deliver ADB's strategic agenda in the Central and West Asia region. She will lead ADB's engagement with 11 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Her appointment takes effect today.
"I am honored to serve in this position and will continue to engage with developing member countries and stakeholders to promote inclusive growth, regional cooperation, and sustainable development across the region," said Ms. Gutierrez.
