Rank in country
6 / 7
Among 7 regions in Switzerland
Espace Mittelland - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Espace Mittelland (2024).
Espace Mittelland
Latest value
· 2024
12.80% Percentage of population
CH 15.3 · -2.5 pp vs country · Europe 8.4 · +4.4 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
42 / 213
Among 213 European regions
Population
1,944,753
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 Espace Mittelland compares
Lower is better · Range 8.4–27.2
Espace Mittelland
12.8
Switzerland
15.3
Europe
8.4
Switzerland -2.5 pp
Europe +4.4 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Espace Mittelland recorded 12.8% 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 249,000 people in the region.
Recent change
After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a modest improvement, moving from 13.3% to 12.8%.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Arrears on bills is less favorable than the European regional benchmark and has recently deteriorated, while the result for Cannot keep home warm is more favorable.