TIRANA, May 31/ATA/ There were less construction permits for new buildings issued in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, but the value of the approved projects increased significantly.
According to official data provided by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT), in the period January-March 2025, there were approved 258 construction permits, which means a decrease of 17% compared to the first quarter of 2024, when there were approved 311 permits.
The total area planned for construction during this quarter was 335,137 square meters, i.e. a decrease of 6.3% from the same period last year when the construction areas was 357,585 m².
However, the approximate value of the approved projects, including buildings and engineering works, reached 20.1 billion lekë, marking an increase of 47.6% compared to 2024, when it was 13.6 billion lekë.
Residential construction dominates with 188 permits and a construction area of 215,418 m², while non-residential buildings, hotels, commercial and industrial facilities, account for 70 permits with an area of 119,719 m².
Tirana region holds the main weight with 72 construction permits and an area of 201,237 m², although this region has also recorded a decrease compared to the same period last year.
There has been recorded a significant increase in the value of construction projects in the regions of Durrës, Vlora and Fier, reflecting a positive dynamic of construction activity outside the capital. /a.gj/ /a.g/p.s./
