In 2024, the type of non-residential construction with the highest volume of floor space started were warehouses. That same year, there were around 2.47 million square meters of office space constructed, and 2.74 million square meters of industrial spaces. The floor space of agricultural construction starts has decreased a lot since its peak value in 2008.
Non-residential construction starts in France from 2000 to 2024, by building type and floor space
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