State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 13.5.2026.1/1

Issued building permits, January 2026

The number of issued building permits in January 2026 decreased by 19.2% compared to the same period of the previous year

In January 2026, a total of 256 building permits were issued, which was 19.2% less than the same month of the previous year. 

According to the issued building permits, the expected total value of the constructions was 4 325 219 thousand denars, which was 25.1 % less than the same month of the previous year.


Of the total number of issued building permits, 160 (62.5%) are for buildings, 31 (12.1%) are for civil engineering structures, and 65  (25.4%) are for reconstructions.  

Of the total of 256  structures, for 155  (60.5%) the investors are private persons, and for 101  (39.5%) structures the investors are business entities.

In the reference period, 618 dwellings are planned for construction, with total useful floor area of          54 359 m2.

Key takeaway

In January 2026:

  • Most of the issued building permits, 160 , were for buildings
  • The most permits were issued in the Polog Region, 64 
  • 618 dwellings are planned for construction

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Number of issued building permits by types of constructions and works in %, January 2026

Contact

Natasha Cenova
Phone: +389 02 3295 666
Email: natasa@cenova@stat.gov.mk

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