A Major Drop in Available Apartments for Occupancy in Thuringia
Reduce construction of inhabitant-ready apartments in Thuringia - Approximately twenty percent fewer dwellings in Thuringia prepared for occupation
Pack your bags, 'cause finding a place to live in Thuringia might just get tougher! Last year saw a significant decrease in the number of apartments ready for occupancy, as reported by the Statistical Office of the State of Thuringia situated in Erfurt.
The total number of apartments constructed in this Free State in 2024 was 3,310 — that's 813 less than the previous year! This represents a substantial decline of 19.7%. A majority of these apartments were built in new construction, with renovations and additions to existing buildings accounting for 683 new apartments (slightly more than the 587 created in 2023).
What about those dreaming of homeownership in Thuringia? Not so sunny news there, as the trend towards single-family homes decreased by an ominous 26.2% in 2024. Last year saw only around 1,000 new single-family homes completed, which is 355 fewer than in 2023.
In the construction landscape, 54.6% of the completed new apartments were the work of private builders. Companies took on 25% of the projects, while public builders such as municipalities, federal and state governments accounted for a mere 0.8%. This is a notable shift from 2023, where public builders accounted for almost 9%.
Now, here's where things get a bit tricky — there doesn't seem to be specific information on the construction costs of apartments and single-family homes in Thuringia at present. However, keeping an eye on the broader construction trends in Germany could offer some insight.
For instance, construction output in Germany has experienced a slight increase in early 2025, chiefly due to the finishing trades in the construction sector[1]. This might mean higher costs for materials and labor as demand increases. Additionally, the government's commitment to climate-friendly construction and the implementation of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)[2] could influence costs by promoting greener materials and practices.
Finally, don't forget that Thuringia has its fair share of ambitious projects, like the procurement of battery-electric trains by Stadler for DB Regio[5]. While this doesn't directly impact residential construction costs, it does underscore the region's focus on sustainable development, potentially influencing broader construction practices.
But, for a clear-cut answer on these costs, consulting local construction firms or industry reports specific to Thuringia would be the best way forward. Take note of factors such as local labor costs, material prices, and regulatory requirements, as they play a significant role in determining construction costs.
[1] https://www.coface.de/en/ridges-recovery-as-germany-s-construction-output-grows[2] https://www.bmubau.de/bmubau/themen/energie-klima/baubeschlusse-und-energieeinsparungen/[5] https://www.th-brigadenfernsehen.de/news/2025/02/11/edm-stromversorgung-thur-und-radsolutions-zielen-auf-500-batterie-elektrisch-zug-ab-2028-aus
Keywords: Thuringia, apartments, occupancy, construction, Erfurt, statistics
Related Questions:
- What was the total number of apartments completed in Thuringia in 2024 compared to 2023?
- How many single-family homes were completed in Thuringia in 2024 compared to 2023?
- Who was responsible for building most of the new apartments constructed in Thuringia in 2024?
- How has the trend towards single-family home construction changed in Thuringia over the past few years?
- What factors might impact construction costs in Thuringia?
- Despite the significant drop in available apartments for occupancy in Thuringia, with 3,310 apartments completed in 2024 (a decline of 19.7% compared to the previous year), finding a place to live might become more competitive.
- As the trend towards single-family homes in Thuringia dwindled by an ominous 26.2% in 2024, with only around 1,000 new homes completed compared to 1,355 in the previous year, the dream of homeownership for many becomes more elusive.
