Last year, construction started on 6,053 homes and 660 temporary (flex) homes. This marks an upward trend. Expectations for 2026 are also positive. A notable highlight is the mid-rent segment: the number of mid-priced rental homes has increased significantly. Three-quarters of the homes that began construction in 2025 fall within the affordable segment.

The 2025 annual housing construction report has been published. The figures provide insight into housing construction and the distribution of new residences across different categories, such as owner-occupied homes, social rental homes, and mid-rent homes.

Upward Trend

Alderman Steven van Weyenberg (Housing Construction): “These figures show that Amsterdam continues to build the city of tomorrow. Despite all difficult circumstances and regulations, we persevere, with special attention to affordable housing. This is necessary because the housing shortage is significant and affects many Amsterdammers. I am proud of these figures. We are not there yet, but the upward trend has started and we are hopeful that we can realize our plans this year as well.”

Distribution

In 2025, the distribution of homes under construction was 39 percent social rental, 33 percent mid-segment, and 28 percent private sector. This mainly added affordable homes, in line with our goal. Below you can see the distribution in a clear chart. In 2025, no less than 72 percent of the homes under construction were in the affordable segment, i.e., social rental plus the mid-segment. This totals 4,008 homes.

Housing Construction Under Pressure

At the same time, housing construction is under pressure. Congestion on the electricity network, economic conditions, and rising construction costs affect the start and execution of projects. In Amsterdam, there is little space. Therefore, we build almost exclusively within the existing city. This means that we densify areas and renovate and transform existing buildings. Such projects are complex, partly due to requirements regarding infrastructure, environment, and participation.

We continue to strive for a city where everyone has a suitable and affordable home.