Rank in country
1 / 5
Among 5 regions in Denmark
Hovedstaden - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Hovedstaden (2025).
Hovedstaden
Latest value
· 2025
26.60% Percentage of population
DK 23.4 · +3.2 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +18.8 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
6 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,930,793
Regional population · 2025
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 Hovedstaden compares
Lower is better · Range 7.8–26.6
Hovedstaden
26.6
Denmark
23.4
Europe
7.8
Denmark +3.2 pp
Europe +18.8 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Hovedstaden recorded 26.6% in 2025, a less favorable result than both the national benchmark for Denmark and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 514,000 people in the region.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated substantially from 20.4% to 26.6%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
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 improved.