Malta saw highest EU increase in building permits in 2022

Malta registered the highest increase in building permits of all EU member states in 2022, Eurostat figures show

The country experienced a 29.4% increase in building permits last year, while the European Union average declined by 4.5%.

The figures published by the EU’s statistical office compare the usable floor area of the building permits issued in 2022 with the previous year.

Malta with its 29.4% increase was followed closely by Spain at 28%, Croatia at 21%, Slovenia at 17% and Bulgaria at 12%.