Cyprus’ construction sector recorded a modest annual growth of 0.7 per cent in production and a more noticeable rise of 4.7 per cent in output prices during the first quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service (Cystat).

The Index of Production in Construction for the first quarter of this year reached 120.74 units, based on a reference value of 100.00 units in the base year of 2021.

This figure represents a marginal increase of 0.7 per cent when compared to the performance observed during the first quarter of 2025, the service reported.

In parallel to the rise in production activity, the Output Prices Index in Construction reached a level of 129.46 units for the first quarter of 2026.

This particular index recorded a quarterly increase of 3.0 per cent relative to the figures reported for the fourth quarter of 2025, the report showed.

When measured against the same period of the previous year, the output prices for the construction industry have experienced a significant escalation of 4.7 per cent.