United States, August 2026
Source: NAR
ISIC L68 · Industry hub · 5 publishers
Real Estate statistics
116 verified figures across 64 measures of the real estate industry, from 5 publishers in 15 regions. Every number opens the report and sentence it was taken from.
Investment in real estate development
4,797.9 billion CNYChina, January–August 2026
Source: NBS China
Investment in residential buildings
3,701.7 billion CNYChina, January–August 2026
Source: NBS China
Sales value of newly built commercial buildings
4,747 billion CNYChina, January–August 2026
Source: NBS China
Key findings
The most quotable figures in this dataset, each with its publisher. Copy a citation or open the record to read the source sentence.
Market size and output 6
- Sales value of newly built commercial buildings in China was 4,747 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Domestic loans for real estate development in China were 688 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Deposits and advance receipts for real estate development in China were 1,603.7 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Individual mortgage loans for real estate development in China were 684.6 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Investment in real estate development in China was 4,797.9 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Investment in residential buildings in China was 3,701.7 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
Growth and change 5
- Deflated house price index annual growth rate in the Euro area was 3.1% in 2025 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- House price index growth rate in the European Union was 2.9% in January 2025 – March 2026 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Rent price index growth rate in the European Union was 1.8% in January 2025 – March 2026 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Floor space of buildings for commercial business for sale growth rate in China was -5% as of 31 August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Rent price index annual growth rate in the European Union was 3% in Q1 2026 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
Capacity and infrastructure 2
- Floor space of commercial buildings for sale in China was 753.5 million square meters as of 31 August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
- Floor space of commercial buildings for sale held for less than three years in China was 555.6 million square meters as of 31 July 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
Other measures 1
- Self-raised funds for real estate development in China were 1,843.2 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China). NBS China ↗ T1 Official
Charts
The best-covered series in this dataset. Every chart can be embedded with its attribution line, and its underlying data is one click below it.
House price index annual growth rate
Euro area, Q1 2013 to Q1 2026
No figure published for these periods
Source: Eurostat · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
House price index quarterly growth rate by country
Q1 2026 · 6 countries
Source: Eurostat · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
House price index growth rate by country
January 2025 – March 2026 · 5 countries
Source: Eurostat · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Housing completions
United States, August 2025 to August 2026
Estimates are listed as such in the table below No figure published for these periods
View the underlying data
| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Estimate | 1,548,000 |
| July 2026 | Estimate | 1,280,000 |
| August 2026 | Estimate | 1,128,000 |
Source: Census Bureau · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org
Real Estate statistics by topic
Each topic gathers one measure across every country and year, with its own country pages and rankings.
Every measure in this dataset
Latest value for each measure, the change from the previous period, and its trend. The full records, with provenance columns, are in the CSV download.
Building sales 6
Contract sales value of newly built buildings sold during the reporting period. 6 slices on this page.
Floor space for sale 6
Total floor space of completed buildings available for sale or lease. 6 slices on this page.
Floor space of commercial buildings for sale held for less than three years 555.6 million square meters NBS China 1 record
Floor space of buildings for commercial business for sale growth rate -5% 0 pp since 31 Jul 2026 NBS China 2 records
Floor space of office buildings for sale growth rate 1% −0.6 pp since 31 Jul 2026 NBS China 2 records
Floor space of residential buildings for sale growth rate -0.5% −0.5 pp since 31 Jul 2026 NBS China 2 records
Floor space sold 6
The total floor space of newly built buildings sold during the reporting period. 6 slices on this page.
Real estate investment 5
Total monetary investment completed in real estate development projects. 5 slices on this page.
House price index 4
An index measuring price changes of residential properties purchased by households. 4 slices on this page.
Housing units authorized by building permits 4
The number of new privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits. 4 slices on this page.
Housing units authorized by building permits 1,394,000 −2.7% since July 2026 Census Bureau 3 records
Housing units authorized by building permits growth rate (year-over-year) 3.5% Census Bureau 1 record
Existing housing online transactions 3
Floor space of existing, previously owned residential properties transacted through online platforms. 3 slices on this page.
Floor space completed 3
Total floor space of buildings completed meeting completion standards. 3 slices on this page.
Floor space newly started 3
Total floor space of buildings newly started during the reporting period. 3 slices on this page.
Floor space of buildings for commercial business newly started growth rate -24.7% NBS China 1 record
Floor space under construction 3
Total floor space of buildings under construction during the reporting period. 3 slices on this page.
Home sales 3
The number of residential homes sold during a specified period. 3 slices on this page.
Rent price index 3
An index measuring changes in residential rents over time. 3 slices on this page.
Housing completions 2
Total number of residential units on which construction has been finished. 2 slices on this page.
Housing starts 2
Total number of new residential construction projects begun during a period. 2 slices on this page.
Real estate development funds 2
Total monetary funds obtained or utilized for development by real estate development enterprises. 2 slices on this page.
Residential property price 2
The purchase or transaction price of residential properties. 2 slices on this page.
Residential property price growth rate (month-over-month) 0.1% +1.2 pp since November 2023 ONS 2 records
Measures with one series 7
One slice each, so they have nothing to add up with on this page.
64 measures. Each name opens the full series; each value opens the record with its source quote.
Answered from the data
Common questions
How big is the real estate market in China?
Sales value of newly built commercial buildings in China was 4,747 billion CNY in January–August 2026 (NBS China).
How fast is the real estate market growing?
Sales of buildings for commercial business growth rate in China was -19.1% in January–August 2026 (NBS China).
Where does this real estate data come from?
Every figure on this page traces to a primary source: 5 organisations publish the underlying data, and the observed figures span 2012 to 2026. The full source table lists each report, its publication date and the original link.
How often is this page updated?
The dataset was last verified on 29 September 2026. Annual series are refreshed when the publisher releases a new edition; corrections are accepted at any time and answered within 48 hours.
Which countries have the most real estate data?
13 countries have at least one real estate figure on this page. The best covered are China (49 records), the United States (20) and Bulgaria (4).
Which real estate measures have the longest record here?
The page tracks 64 measures. The most complete series are house price index annual growth rate (14 records), house price index quarterly growth rate (13 records) and house price index growth rate (6 records).
Sources
Every document behind this page, with the date we read it and whether the link still resolves. All 116 collected records are published as verified.
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment in Real Estate Development from January to August 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 23 Sep 2026 | III. Funds for Investment This Year for Real Estate Development Enterprises; I. The Completion of Investment in Real Estate Development; Table 1 Real Estate Development and Sales from January to August 2026 | 30 |
| Investment in Real Estate Development from January to July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Table 1 Real Estate Development and Sales from January to July 2026; II. Sales and Inventory of Newly Built Commercial Buildings; III. Funds for Investment This Year for Real Estate Development Enterprises | 13 |
| National Economy Remained Steady with Innovation-Led and High-Quality Development in August Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | 4. Investment in Fixed Assets Declined and Investment in Intellectual Property Products Grew Fast | 6 |
| UK House Price Index Press release | ONS | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | UK house prices | 3 |
| Housing price statistics Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Dynamics in the housing market: uses of the house price index and policy implications; Quarterly and annual growth rates; Highlights | 44 |
| New Residential Construction Press Release Press release | Census Bureau | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Housing Completions; Housing Starts; Building Permits | 14 |
| Existing-Home Sales Press release | NAR | T2 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Existing-Home Sales Housing Snapshot; Latest News | 5 |
| Pending Home Sales Press release | NAR | T2 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Latest News | 1 |
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