Cubic volume of building permits granted decreased in September to November 2023 by 17 per cent year-on-year

Cubic volume covered by granted building permits grew in seven regions

In September to November 2023, the cubic volume of building permits granted for newbuilding was highest in Uusimaa, North Ostrobothnia and Pirkanmaa. Of the regions, the cubic volume granted in Kymenlaakso, Central Ostrobothnia, Kanta-Häme, Central Finland, Päijät-Häme, North Savo and Åland during September to November 2023 exceeded the number of permits granted one year ago.

Measured by cubic volume, most building projects were completed in Uusimaa, Pirkanmaa and North Ostrobothnia in September to November 2023. The growth was highest in construction projects completed in Åland, Pirkanmaa and Uusimaa.

On the level of the whole country, a total of 9,711 new dwellings were completed in building projects. Among the regions, most dwellings were completed in Uusimaa, 4,800. The growth in the number of dwellings in completed building projects was highest in the regions of Kanta-Häme, Åland and Kymenlaakso compared to one year ago.