Ukraine's construction output falls 8.1% in Jan-June 2026 – statistics
The volume of construction work completed in Ukraine in January-June 2026 decreased by 8.1%, year-over-year, according to data from the State Statistics Service.
According to statistics from Ukraine's State Statistics Service, construction output in the country fell by 8.1% compared to the same period in 2025. The total volume of construction work completed in the first half of 2026 amounted to UAH 106.8 billion. June 2026 saw a particularly sharp decline of 13.9% in construction volumes compared to June 2025.
Engineering structures construction experienced the most significant decline, dropping by 24.1%. Residential construction, however, remained relatively stable with a modest increase of just 0.2%. Non-residential construction, on the other hand, saw a slight uptick of 1.9%.
In a month-over-month comparison, construction volumes in June 2026 saw a notable increase of 27.7% in the residential sector, 33.9% in non-residential buildings, and 27.8% in civil engineering structures. When adjusted for seasonality, the construction output index for residential construction stood at 61.7% of its June 2025 level, while non-residential construction reached 148.1% and civil engineering projects were at 97.3% of their June 2025 counterparts.
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