FX.co ★ Czech Construction Output Swings Back to Growth in September

Czech construction activity returned to growth in September 2026, ending a brief downturn in the previous month. Year-over-year construction output rose by 1.6% in September, reversing a 1.4% decline recorded in August 2026, according to data updated on 6 November 2026.

The comparison is made against the same month a year earlier, highlighting a clear turnaround in the sector’s momentum. While August’s figure showed construction output lagging behind its level from August of the previous year, September’s result indicates that the industry has not only recovered that lost ground but moved into positive territory.

The improvement in September suggests a stabilizing environment for Czech construction, with output now tracking above its year-ago level after a short-lived contraction. Market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this rebound marks the start of a more sustained recovery in the sector.