German residential construction turnover
German residential construction turnover stood at 1.97 EUR billion in Jul 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank and Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Construction activity table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1995 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction activity table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | |||||||||||
| Flows, Residential construction - turnover from construction work | 1.97 | 2 | 2.07 | 2.06 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.89 | 2 | 2.01 | 1.98 | |
| 41+42 Construction of buildings; civil engineering | 8.21 | 7.96 | 8.22 | 8.11 | 7.63 | 6.99 | 7.66 | 7.78 | 7.85 | 7.74 |
Understanding german residential construction turnover
Invoiced amounts for building projects dedicated to human habitation define this specific monetary gauge. The scope restricts itself solely to the residential segment, isolating revenues generated from housing developments, apartment blocks, and single-family homes, while strictly discarding billed work from industrial or public sector clients. This focus sets it apart from total construction revenues by filtering out civil engineering and non-residential structural engineering receipts. The figures reflect actual financial flows from completed or partially completed residential work during the month, rather than forward-looking commitments.
Analysts typically examine this metric alongside housing permits and orders to assess the execution phase of the residential real estate cycle. Monthly observations carry distinct seasonal patterns driven by weather disruptions and industry holidays, making year-on-year comparisons the preferred approach for underlying analysis. Comparing these figures against overall construction revenues highlights shifts in builder dependence on the domestic housing market versus infrastructure or corporate work. Revisions can occur as preliminary administrative declarations are finalized, while underlying inflation in building materials can obscure the true volume of physical construction if nominal valuations are not adjusted for producer prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include civil engineering turnover?
- No, it strictly tracks revenues from residential building projects, excluding infrastructure and commercial work.
- Are these figures forward-looking indicators?
- These amounts reflect actual billed construction work during the period rather than future contractual obligations.
- How do price changes affect the series?
- Since it is measured in nominal terms, fluctuations in building material costs alter the total value without necessarily reflecting changes in physical output.