Construction output in the Czech Republic rose by 1.6% year-on-year in September 2026, rebounding from a 1.4% decline in August. Building construction increased by 0.8%, a sharp slowdown from the 5.9% growth recorded in the previous month. In contrast, civil engineering output climbed by 2.9%, recovering from a steep 12.3% contraction in August.
In September, 5,580 building permits were issued, down from 5,684 in August and 0.5% lower than a year earlier. The total floor area of newly permitted buildings, however, expanded by 8.1%.
Housing construction showed a mixed picture: the number of dwellings started fell by 1.2% year-on-year to 3,511, while completed dwellings declined by 1.0% to 2,976.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, total construction output decreased by 0.4% month-on-month in September, following a 0.1% decline in August.
