Türkiye’s construction production rises 2.3% annually in August
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Türkiye’s construction production increased by 2.3% year-on-year in August 2026, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) said in statement on Thursday.
Among the subsectors, civil engineering production rose by 21.8% compared with August 2025, while specialised construction activities increased by 0.1%. Production in the construction of buildings, however, declined by 0.9%.
On a monthly basis, construction production increased by 4.0% in August compared with July.
The construction of buildings index rose by 4.5% month-on-month, while civil engineering production increased by 2.2% and specialised construction activities climbed by 3.8%, TurkStat said. (ILKHA)
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