Poland vs United Kingdom: Number of housing starts (Absolute value)

Poland
221.91
in 2018
United Kingdom
165
in 2014
Poland rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
4th

Number of housing starts (Absolute value) over time

  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 221.91 against 165 in United Kingdom, a difference of 56.91.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1989 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Poland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 26 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1980s 195 208 13 United Kingdom
1990s 109.2 185.5 76.3 United Kingdom
2000s 124.85 194.7 69.84 United Kingdom
2010s 147.51 143.4 4.11 Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of housing starts, Poland or United Kingdom?
Poland, at 221.91 against 165 in United Kingdom as of 2018.
What is the difference in number of housing starts between Poland and United Kingdom?
56.91, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom?
26 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2014.
How do Poland and United Kingdom rank globally for number of housing starts?
Poland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 26 countries.
Where does this data come from?
European Central Bank, published as Number of housing starts (Absolute value). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of housing starts (Absolute value)
Source
European Central Bank
Licence
ECB Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
31 places, 858 data points, 1905–2018
Last refreshed