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source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
url: https://www.mlit.go.jp/toukeijouhou/chojou/stat-e.htm
document_type: html
date_retrieved: 2026-03-31
period: February 2026
parent_publication: Statistics on Building Construction Starts / Construction Orders Received
indicators_covered: [Housing Starts YoY, Construction Orders YoY]
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# Construction Statistics, Japan, February 2026

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) released the following statistical data for February 2026 on March 31, 2026.

## Housing Starts (February 2026)

In February 2026, housing starts in Japan showed a year-on-year decline.

- **Total Housing Starts:** 57,630 units
- **Year-on-Year Change:** -4.9%
- **Previous Month Change:** -0.4%

The -4.87% decrease (rounded to -4.9%) in volume of new housing construction started represents a continued softening in the residential construction sector compared to the previous month's -0.4% decline.

## Construction Orders Received (February 2026)

Construction orders received by 50 major constructors showed significant growth in February 2026.

- **Year-on-Year Change:** 42.7%
- **Previous Month Change:** 5.7%

The value of original contracts and construction for own use (excluding subcontracted orders) surged by 42.7% year-on-year, a substantial acceleration from the 5.7% growth recorded in the previous month.

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*Note: This data is sourced from the MLIT English gateway and associated e-Stat (Government Statistics) portal tables.*