Romania: Statistics Board: Romania Housing Permits Up 5.4% YoY In October 2024

November 29, 2024

Statistics Board: Romania Housing Permits Up 5.4% YoY In October 2024
Nov 29, 2024

Statistics Board: Romania Housing Permits Up 5.4% YoY In October 2024.

Romanian authorities issued 3,165 residential building permits in October 2024, 9.3% fewer than in September 2024 and 5.4% more than in October 2023, data from the country’s statistics board INS showed on Friday (Nov 29, 2024).

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