KSH: The number of new apartments increased by 31 percent

In the first three quarters, 9,803 new apartments were built in Hungary, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. The number of planned apartments based on issued building permits reached 22,331, up 12% compared to the same period in 2025. Budapest accounted for 41% of new constructions, with 56% concentrated in two districts. Only Northern Hungary and Southern Transdanubia saw a decrease in new apartments, while Central Transdanubia, Budapest, and Northern Great Plain experienced the highest growth rates. Székesfehérvár and Kecskemét had the most new apartments among county seats, while several cities reported five or fewer new constructions. The average apartment size was 66 square meters in Budapest, compared to larger sizes in other cities and villages.