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Published: 21 August 2009

Cubic volume of granted building permits diminished clearly in June

In June 2009, building permits were granted for a total of 4.1 million cubic metres, which is roughly one-quarter less than one year ago. Cubic volumes went down in almost all building types.

In January-June 2009, building permits were granted for a total of nearly 20 million cubic metres, which is one-quarter less than in the respective period one year earlier. Cubic volumes went down in all building types apart from agricultural buildings. Building permits were granted for just under 11,000 new dwellings, which is good one-quarter less than in January to June 2008.

Granted building permits, moving variable annual sum (1000 m3)

*=Prelimany figures

These data derive from the preliminary data of Statistics Finland’s statistics on building permits, which are based on notifications submitted by municipal building supervision authorities about building projects subject to building permits.

Source: Building permits, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Paula Salminen (09) 1734 2234, Kaj Isaksson (09) 1734 3633

Director in charge: Hannele Orjala

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Tables

Appendix tables

• 1. Building permits (1000 m3) (21.8.2009)
• 2. Building permits for dwellings (No.) (21.8.2009)
• 3. Building permits by region (21.8.2009)

Figures

• 1. Granted building permits for dwellings, variable annual sum (1000 No.) (21.8.2009)
• 2. Granted building permits for commercial buildings, variable annual sum (1000 m3) (21.8.2009)
• 3. Granted building permits for office buildings, variable annual sum (1000 m3) (21.8.2009)
• 4. Granted building permits for industrial buildings, variable annual sum (1000 m3) (21.8.2009)
• 5. Granted building permits for warehouses, variable annual sum (1000 m3 ) (21.8.2009)
• 6. Granted building permits for agricultural buildings, variable annual sum (1000 m3) (21.8.2009)

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Updated 21.08.2009