Construction of new homes and apartments in urban areas fell 9.1% on the year to 6,206 units in the fourth quarter, while housing construction in rural areas declined 6.9% to 9,166 units.
Of the total new homes and apartments built in the fourth quarter, 14,333 units were privately funded, while 1039 units were financed from public funds.
In 2011 compared with 2010, housing construction fell 8.9% to 44.456 units, the data showed. Urban constructions decreased 16.7% to 19,390 units in 2011, while new homes in rural areas were down 1.8% to 25,066 units.