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Building costs rose by 3.0 per cent compared to the previous year in 2023

Release related to topics:Housing and constructionPrices and consumption
release | Building cost index 2023

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According to Statistics Finland, building costs rose by 3.0 per cent in 2023 from one year back. Among materials, the biggest increases in the year were recorded in heat insulation (15.0%). Costs decreased most in the year in timber structures (-14.9%) and precast concrete units (-6.0%).

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  • Building costs rose by 3.0 per cent from one year ago.
  • The costs of materials increased by 2.1 per cent from one year back.
  • The prices of labour increased by 4.4 per cent from one year ago.

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Building Cost Index 2021=100, 2023

Building Cost Index 2021=100 by input heading, 2023

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Building cost index [online publication].
Reference period: 2023. ISSN=1799-5841. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 16.10.2024].
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