Building Permits
North America Ranking
Source: IMF
Definition of Building Permits
Building permits are authorizations granted by a government or another regulatory body before the construction of a new building can legally occur.
| Current Rank | Country | Value | Latest Reading | Previous Rank | Previous Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1413000 | 3-2023 | 1 | 1330000 |
| 2 | Canada | 7864 | 3-2023 | 2 | 5841 |
| 3 | Honduras | 609 | 12-2022 | 3 | 454 |
Building permits are authorizations granted by a government or another regulatory body before the construction of a new building can legally occur.
