Bulgaria Construction Sector Hardest Hit in EU by Crisis

Bulgaria's construction sector registers the biggest fall across the whole of Europe, according to newly released statistics. File photo

A statistical analysis of the European construction sector released on Thursday shows that the greatest drop in output was registered in Bulgaria.

In October, Bulgarian construction output fell by 4,4%, according to initial estimates. The year-on-year decrease for Bulgaria was 25.1%.

The EU 27 states showed an overall drop in output for October of 0,7%, and an annual fall of 9,9%.

On an annual basis, Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany showed an increase in production output, varying between 0,2% and 3,3%.

These first estimates were provided by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Communities.

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