Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Construction activity in Slovakia recorded a modest decline at the start of 2026, mainly due to weaker performance by Slovak construction companies operating abroad. According to data published by the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, total construction output in January reached approximately €444.7 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of about 2 percent.
Despite the overall drop, construction work carried out within Slovakia showed a small increase compared with the same period last year. Domestic construction activity rose by around 1 percent, marking the third consecutive period of growth, even during the winter season when construction work is typically more limited. The improvement was largely supported by a higher volume of infrastructure projects, particularly road and railway construction.
However, the positive performance of infrastructure projects was partly offset by weaker activity in building construction. Work related to the construction of residential and non-residential buildings declined by more than 3 percent compared with January 2025. At the same time, civil engineering projects, including transport infrastructure and other public works, expanded significantly, increasing by nearly 16 percent year on year. These projects represent roughly a quarter of domestic construction output and therefore had a notable impact on the sector’s performance.
Another factor influencing the overall result was a decline in maintenance and repair work. Output in this segment fell by around 5 percent compared with the same month last year, reducing the overall growth of construction activity within the domestic market. Repairs and maintenance typically account for roughly one quarter of domestic construction work.
Slovak construction companies operating abroad also contributed to the weaker overall performance. Their activity represented around 12 percent of total construction production, but output generated outside the country dropped by nearly one fifth compared with January 2025.
When compared with the previous month, construction production also declined after seasonal adjustment. Output in January was about 5.4 percent lower than in December, reflecting typical seasonal fluctuations in the sector.
Although the year-on-year decline was relatively small, the January figure remains the highest value for the first month of the year since 2023. The data suggests that while domestic infrastructure projects are providing support for the sector, overall construction activity remains influenced by weaker building construction and a slowdown in projects carried out abroad.
Source: SOSR
