Total number of dwellings per 1,000 citizens in Europe 2023, by country

The total number of dwellings per one thousand citizens in European countries in 2023 was the highest in Bulgaria and the lowest in Greece. There were approximately 668 dwellings for every one thousand citizens in Bulgaria and in Greece, this figure amounted to 287. Germany had the largest total housing stock of 43.6 million dwellings in the same year, of which there were 516 per one thousand citizens.

How prevalent is homeownership across European nations?

Homeownership rates in Europe vary widely due to cultural, economic, and policy factors. Usually, countries in Southern and Eastern Europe tend to have higher rates of homeownership compared to those in Northern and Western Europe. For instance, in 2022, the homeownership rates in countries like Serbia, Romania, and Slovakia were quite high, topping 90 percent. On the contrary, nations such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria exhibited lower rates, below 60 percent.

New dwelling transaction prices across Europe

The transaction price of a new dwelling includes the cost of the property itself, along with any additional expenses like taxes, fees, or other associated costs pertaining to the acquisition. In 2023, the average transaction price for a new dwelling in Europe was the highest in Austria, Germany, and France. Romania, Greece and Bosnia and Herzegovina had the lowest average transaction prices compared to other European countries.