In the first half of 2025, Spain confidently secured a leading position in Europe’s construction sector. According to the latest data, in June the volume of construction work in the country increased by 31.4% compared to the same period last year. This figure was the highest among all EU member states.
Overall, construction activity in the EU grew by 1.9% in June, while in the eurozone it rose by 1.7%. The main contribution to this growth came from new building construction, which saw an increase of 3.9%. Specialized construction works grew by 1.5%, and civil engineering by 1.3%. In the eurozone countries, civil engineering posted an even more notable rise of 2.9%.
After Spain, the fastest growth rates in the construction sector were recorded in the Czech Republic with 14% and Slovakia with 9.8%. At the same time, major economies such as France and Germany saw declines in construction output: France registered a drop of 5.1%, while Germany decreased by 2.5%.
During the first six months of 2025, Spain took the top spot in construction sector growth among EU countries four times. The most notable surge occurred in April, when construction volumes jumped by 47.2%.
However, despite impressive annual figures, in June Spain recorded the largest month-on-month decline among EU countries. Compared to May, the volume of construction work in the country fell by 5.6%. By contrast, Slovakia, Romania, and Poland saw increases of 5.3%, 4.5%, and 3.2% over the same period. Among countries that also experienced declines were Hungary and Slovenia.
Across the eurozone, construction activity in June fell by 0.8% compared to May, and by 0.5% in the EU. Nevertheless, over the first half of the year, Spain remains the clear leader in construction sector growth, setting it apart from other European countries.
Experts attribute Spain’s success to active housing development and the implementation of major infrastructure projects. Additionally, investments in urban modernization and increased demand for new real estate have contributed to the market’s momentum.
While Spain continues to show steady growth, other leading European economies are facing challenges due to slower construction rates and declining demand. This highlights the unique situation in the Spanish market and its importance for the region’s construction industry as a whole.
