Where Data Tells the Story
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Across the European Union, people face very different housing realities depending on where they live. Some benefit from high rates of home ownership, while others rely heavily on rental markets. In many countries, rising prices make both renting and buying increasingly difficult, while limited space leads to overcrowded homes.
This infographic looks at housing conditions across the EU through three key lenses: the balance between home ownership and renting, the average/median cost of renting and buying per square meter, and the extent of household overcrowding. Together, these indicators help illustrate how affordable, accessible, and adequate housing is across member states.
The data reveals strong contrasts. Countries with high levels of home ownership, such as Romania, still face significant overcrowding, highlighting that ownership alone does not guarantee adequate living conditions. Meanwhile, countries like Germany show a very different model, with a large share of renters and relatively stable average rental prices.
By combining costs, tenure, and living space, this infographic aims to support a more nuanced discussion on housing policy in the European Union.