# Balkan construction sector trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-construction-sector-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-23T11:36:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The construction sectors in Serbia and Croatia show signs of growth and increased activity. In Čačak, Serbia, the residential building sector has experienced high demand for four consecutive years, leading to increased daily wages for workers despite a shortage of skilled craftsmen. Investors in the region continue to favor single-family homes.

In Croatia, the value of construction work performed by companies with five or more employees rose to 6.78 billion euros in 2025, a 10.5 percent increase from the previous year. This growth included a rise in both the number of workers and total hours worked. The majority of this value was attributed to building projects, while the remainder was spent on infrastructure, pipelines, and electrical lines.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Croatia construction sector value rises to 6.78 billion euros in 2025

Croatia's construction sector value rose 10.5% to 6.78 billion euros in 2025, driven by building projects and increased labor activity, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-construction-sector-value-rises-to-678-billion-euros-in-2025

### 2026-10-03: Čačak construction sector sees growth and high demand

The construction sector in Čačak, Serbia, is seeing record growth and high demand for residential building, driving up daily wages for craftsmen despite a shortage of skilled labor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aak-construction-sector-sees-growth-and-high-demand

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Cite as: Balkan construction sector trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-construction-sector-trends