Germany real residential construction orders, adjusted
Germany real residential construction orders, adjusted stood at 147.63 in Q2 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Property market (quarterly) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1991 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Property market (quarterly) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
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| Orders received, at constant prices, residential construction, calendar and seasonally adjusted | 147.63 | 141.91 | 160.87 | 145.84 | 143.49 | 148.87 | 141.7 | 136.25 | 135.15 | 129.98 | |
| Orders received, at constant prices, residential construction, calendar and seasonally adjusted - quarter-on-quarter change | 4.03 | -11.79 | 10.31 | 1.63 | -3.61 | 5.06 | 4 | 0.82 | 3.98 | -5.7 |
Understanding germany real residential construction orders, adjusted
Forward-looking demand for housing development is captured by indexing the volume of newly signed building contracts against a 2010 baseline. This metric strips away the effect of price changes, isolating the physical quantity of construction work commissioned for residential properties. It covers the actual contractual commitments made between developers and construction firms, distinct from mere planning permissions or final completion certificates. The real-term adjustment ensures that fluctuations reflect genuine changes in building volume rather than the fluctuating costs of bricks, mortar, and labor.
Evaluating this index relies on understanding its calendar and seasonal adjustments, which neutralize variations caused by public holidays and the traditional winter lull in the construction industry. As a result, analysts can confidently track the underlying momentum of contract generation across consecutive quarters. The order book serves as a vital bridge metric, sitting between the initial municipal approval of a project and the eventual capital expenditure on the site. Since large-scale residential projects are often commissioned in distinct phases, the series can exhibit choppiness, making a moving average useful for identifying durable shifts in developer confidence.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the 'constant prices' designation mean for this index?
- It signifies that the monetary value of the orders has been adjusted for inflation, showing the actual volume of construction work commissioned.
- Are canceled contracts immediately removed from these figures?
- The index records the initial receipt of the order, so subsequent cancellations or major delays are generally not reflected retroactively.
- How does an order differ from a building permit?
- A permit is regulatory approval to build, while an order represents a formal commercial contract between a client and a construction enterprise to execute the work.