Portugal's Construction Sector Sets New Record: 43.5 Billion Euros in Q2 2026
Portugal's construction sector, rebounding from a decade of decline, shattered a record in Q2 2026 with a turnover of 43.5 billion euros.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Sector rebounds after a decade of decline
- Q2 2026 turnover hits 43.5 billion euros, a new record
- Investment and employment growth noted
Economic Turnaround
Between 2006 and 2016, Portugal’s construction sector suffered a sharp decline due to the global financial crisis and the sovereign debt crisis, with revenues falling by nearly half.
Record-Breaking 2026 Q2
In the second quarter of 2026, the sector achieved a turnover of 43.5 billion euros, marking a new peak and a 30% increase over previous years.
- Investor confidence spurred new projects.
- Employment rose by 12%.
- The market became increasingly attractive to both domestic and foreign investors.
Sources
Construção em Portugal duplica negócios e atinge máximo histórico