Major Countries Housing Starts

Insights
  • United States housing starts in August 2025 were 1.3 million units. This figure is the lowest in three months.
  • 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.

Data is available for the period 1959 to 2025 across 9 major countries.

World Major Countries Americas Europe Asia
Country Current Value Previous Value Prior Year Frequency Period
Flag of United States
United States
1,307K units 1,429K units 1,391K units Monthly Aug'25
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 United Kingdom
United Kingdom
29,490 units 28,780 units 25,450 units Quarterly Q2 2025
Flag of France
France
13,504 units 25,400 units 10,101 units Monthly Aug'25
Flag of Canada
Canada
279K units 244K units 224.09K units Monthly Sep'25
Flag of Russia
Russia
7.9M sqm 7.4M sqm 9.22M sqm Monthly Aug'25
Flag of Spain
Spain
34.4K units 39.7K units 30.96K units Quarterly Q1 2025
Flag of Turkey
Turkey
14,868 units 12,381 units 6,920 units Monthly Jun'25
Major Countries 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.