Rank in country
5 / 5
Among 5 regions in Denmark
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Sjælland (2025).
Latest value
· 2025
21.00% Percentage of population
DK 23.4 · -2.4 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +13.2 pp vs Europe
Rank in country
5 / 5
Among 5 regions in Denmark
Rank in Europe
16 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
854,902
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
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
Lower is better · Range 7.8–26.6
Sjælland recorded 21% in 2025, a more favorable result than the national benchmark for Denmark but a less favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 180,000 people in the region.
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated substantially from 12.1% to 21%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
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.