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Building cost index 2026, April

Building costs increased by 1.9 per cent in April 2026 year-on-year

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According to Statistics Finland, building costs increased by 1.9 per cent in April 2026 compared to the previous year's corresponding period. Among materials, the biggest cost increases in the year were recorded in timber structures (5.5%) and in electricity, control, lighting and lift supplies (4.4%). Costs decreased most in the year in soil (-4.8%) and in ventilation supplies (-2.0%).

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  • Labour input costs increased by 3.4 per cent in April 2026 compared to a year ago.
  • The costs of materials increased by 1.1 per cent compared to a year ago.
  • The costs of services increased by 0.4 per cent compared to a year ago.

Figures

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Index clause sub-indices P 2000=100, in 2000M01 to 2026M04

Tables

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Building Cost Index 2025=100, 2026M04

Building Cost Index 2025=100 by purpose of use, 2026M04

Building Cost Index 2025=100 by input heading, 2026M04

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11nw
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11ny
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11p3
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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Building cost index [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, April. ISSN=1799-5841. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 15.5.2026].
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