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Across the EU, the average increase was 48.2%, with the steepest annual jumps occurring in 2021 (5.8%), 2022 (12.2%), and 2023 (6.9%).
Price growth slowed significantly afterward, dropping to 2.3% in 2024 and 1.3% in 2025.
The index measures the amounts paid by clients for construction work, excluding community housing, offering a clear view of market‑driven cost trends.
Among countries with the lowest increases, Italy recorded 17%, Greece 17.3%, and Finland 22.1% over the same decade.
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