In 2024, construction works for around 285.5 thousand housing units were launched in the capital region of Japan. The capital region is comprised of the prefectures of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Housing starts decreased in all regions, with regions other than the capital region, Chubu, and Kinki recording the sharpest decline.
Number of new construction starts of dwellings in Japan from 2015 to 2024, by region
(in 1,000 units)
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e-Stat (Japan). (January 31, 2025). Number of new construction starts of dwellings in Japan from 2015 to 2024, by region (in 1,000 units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 31, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1288622/japan-dwelling-construction-starts-by-area/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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