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1 / 11
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Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (2025).
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Latest value
· 2025
16.60% Percentage of population
BE 6.7 · +9.9 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +8.8 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
21 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,271,709
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 Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest compares
Lower is better · Range 4.3–16.6
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
16.6
Belgium
6.7
Europe
7.8
Belgium +9.9 pp
Europe +8.8 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest recorded 16.6% in 2025, a less favorable result than both the national benchmark for Belgium and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 211,000 people in the region.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Cannot keep home warm is less favorable than the European regional benchmark and has recently deteriorated, while the result for Arrears on bills is more favorable and has recently improved.