France Construction Industry Report 2024: A Further Decline of 2.5% is Projected this Year After a 1% Contraction in 2023 - Forecasts to 2028

Following an annual contraction of 1% in 2023, the construction industry in France is expected to decline further in real terms by 2.5% in 2024, owing to high construction material prices and interest rates, weak investor and consumer confidence, along with declining residential building permits issued.