Rank in country
2 / 3
Among 3 regions in Ireland
Northern and Western Ireland - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Northern and Western Ireland (2025).
Northern and Western Ireland
Latest value
· 2025
3.90% Percentage of population
IE 5.3 · -1.4 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -3.9 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
169 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
958,925
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 Northern and Western Ireland compares
Lower is better · Range 3.5–7.8
Northern and Western Ireland
3.9
Ireland
5.3
Europe
7.8
Ireland -1.4 pp
Europe -3.9 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Northern and Western Ireland recorded 3.9% in 2025, a more favorable result than both the national benchmark for Ireland and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 37,000 people in the region.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 2.4% to 3.9%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
Related indicators
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