Rank in country
7 / 7
Among 7 regions in Switzerland
Central Switzerland - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Central Switzerland (2024).
Central Switzerland
Latest value
· 2024
11.90% Percentage of population
CH 15.3 · -3.4 pp vs country · Europe 8.4 · +3.5 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
52 / 213
Among 213 European regions
Population
854,922
Regional population · 2024
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people living in households where total housing costs exceed 40% of disposable household income.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat Housing cost overburden rate ilc_lvho07_r
How Central Switzerland compares
Lower is better · Range 8.4–27.2
Central Switzerland
11.9
Switzerland
15.3
Europe
8.4
Switzerland -3.4 pp
Europe +3.5 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Central Switzerland recorded 11.9% in 2024, a more favorable result than the national benchmark for Switzerland but a less favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 102,000 people in the region.
Recent change
After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a substantial improvement, moving from 16.6% to 11.9%.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: this indicator is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Arrears on bills is more favorable and has recently deteriorated.