Japan’s construction sector ended 2025 on a strong note, with construction orders jumping 20.2% year-over-year in December, according to data updated on 30 January 2026. The latest reading marks a sharp acceleration from November 2025, when orders were up 9.5% compared to the same month a year earlier.
The figures, based on year-over-year comparisons, indicate that December’s performance more than doubled the pace of annual growth seen in November. While the November result reflected a moderate expansion in activity, December’s spike suggests a substantial increase in demand for construction projects as the year drew to a close.
Investors and analysts will likely view the December data as a positive signal for Japan’s broader economic momentum heading into 2026, with the construction sector potentially providing additional support to growth if the trend proves sustainable in the coming months.
