Asia Housing Starts

Insights
  • China's housing starts reached 45,399 Tens of Thousands Square Metre in September 2025. This figure is the highest since December 2024.
  • Japanese housing starts fell 1.8% in August 2025 to 60,275 units from 61,409 units in July 2025.
  • Israel's dwelling starts increased by 1.7% in Q2 2025, reaching 17,188 units from 16,893 units in Q1 2025.

Data is available for the period 2015 to 2025 across 5 countries in Asia.

World Major Countries Americas Europe Asia
Country Current Value Previous Value Prior Year Frequency Period
Flag of China
China
45,399 39,801 56,051 Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Japan
Japan
60,275 units 61,409 units 66,819 units Monthly Aug'25
Flag of Israel
Israel
17,188 units 16,893 units 17,038 units Quarterly Q2 2025
Flag of Thailand
Thailand
6,740 units 4,367 units 5,712 units Monthly Jul'25
Flag of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
10,993 units 6,129 units 7,867 units Monthly Sep'25
Asia Housing Starts : Definition
Housing Starts measures the number of new residential construction projects that have begun during a specific period, indicating the level of activity in the housing sector and overall economic health.