Changes in the construction production index in August
According to data shared by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the construction sector recorded growth in August.
The Turkish Statistical Institute has released the construction production index data for August. According to the announced figures, construction production increased by 2.3 percent annually and 4 percent monthly in August.
Annual and Monthly General Change Rates
According to the data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the construction production index rose by 2.3 percent annually in August 2026. In the same period, the monthly production increase materialized at the level of 4 percent.
Annual Performance of Sub-Sectors
When the sub-items of the sector are examined, the building construction sector index recorded a decline of 0.9 percent annually in August. In contrast, the civil engineering (non-building structures) construction sector index showed an increase of 21.8 percent annually. Meanwhile, the specialized construction activities sector index experienced a limited increase of 0.1 percent annually.
Monthly Developments of Sub-Sectors
On a monthly basis, increases were observed in nearly all sub-sectors compared to the previous month. While the building construction sector index increased by 4.5 percent, the civil engineering construction sector index rose by 2.2 percent. The specialized construction activities sector index recorded an increase of 3.8 percent on a monthly basis.