Rank in country
14 / 38
Among 38 regions in Germany
Köln - Housing & Utility Bill Arrears
Regional factual view for Housing & Utility Bill Arrears in Köln (2025).
Köln
Latest value
· 2025
7.70% of people
DE 6.9 · +0.8 pp vs country · Europe 10.5 · -2.8 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
110 / 212
Among 212 European regions
Population
4,486,282
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people living in households with arrears on mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, or hire-purchase instalments.
Eurostat: Arrears on housing or utility bills Official definition
How Köln compares
Lower is better · Range 2.5–11.8
Köln
7.7
Germany
6.9
Europe
10.5
Germany +0.8 pp
Europe -2.8 pp
At a glance
Köln shows a mixed position relative to the national and European benchmarks.
Within Germany
Köln is in a less favorable position than Germany.
Across European regions
Köln is on the more favorable side of the European benchmark.
Recent trend
The main reading comes from the multi-year trend; the latest year does not materially change that interpretation.
How to interpret this indicator
Measures the share of people living in households with arrears on mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, or hire-purchase instalments. Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
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