WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao’s construction sector recorded real growth of 9.6 percent in 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the island’s key economic pillars, according to the latest Construction Survey Report published by the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS).
The survey, conducted in August and September 2025 among registered construction companies, shows that the sector remains dominated by small enterprises. Approximately 75 percent of companies employ fewer than five full-time workers, while only a small fraction operates with more than 50 employees. This structure provides flexibility but also increases vulnerability to cost fluctuations and labor shortages.
General residential and commercial construction accounts for roughly one-fifth of total activity, with finishing services such as painting and tile work representing a similar share. Infrastructure projects make up 16 percent of the market, while installation services and equipment rental contribute significantly to overall output.
Although the majority of firms focus exclusively on the domestic market, nearly half rely on imported materials and foreign services. This dependence on external supply chains exposes the sector to global price volatility and shipping disruptions.
While growth remains solid, the CBCS notes that long-term sustainability will depend on addressing labor shortages and stabilizing rising input costs.