Romania’s construction output rose by 14.4 percent in July compared to the same month in 2010, ranking second in the EU, according to Eurostat. The first place is occupied by Poland, that recorded an increase of 17.4 percent, while Romania is followed by Spain with 12.5 percent, and Germany with 5.4 percent. The largest decreases were recorded in Slovenia, Bulgaria, Portugal and Sweden.

In a monthly comparison, Romania reported an increase of 3.3 percent in July compared to June, being followed by Germany with an increase of 3.2 percent, and Poland with 1.2 percent. The highest increase was reported in Slovenia, of 10.3 percent.  The construction output fell in UK, Sweden, Portugal, and the Czech Republic, in July, compared to June, 2011, according to Eurostat.

See the entire Eurostat report here (PDF version).

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com

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