Residential buildings started in China 2019 at new record level

A total floor space of 1716 million m² were sold in China during 2019 (-0.1% compared to 2018), of which 1501 million m² were residential (+1.5%). The started floor space of residential buildings was larger than the sold floor space during 2019. The difference was 174 million m².

The trend line for total building projects started in China in terms of floor space is at a record high level.

Source: China Statistical Information Network (www.stats.gov.cn)

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