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1 / 3
Among 3 regions in Finland
Helsinki-Uusimaa - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Helsinki-Uusimaa (2025).
Helsinki-Uusimaa
Latest value
· 2025
6.10% Percentage of population
FI 4.7 · +1.4 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -1.7 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
116 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,782,300
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 Helsinki-Uusimaa compares
Lower is better · Range 3.6–7.8
Helsinki-Uusimaa
6.1
Finland
4.7
Europe
7.8
Finland +1.4 pp
Europe -1.7 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Helsinki-Uusimaa recorded 6.1% in 2025, a less favorable result than the national benchmark for Finland but a more favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 109,000 people in the region.
Recent change
After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a modest improvement, moving from 7.1% to 6.1%.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Arrears on bills is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Cannot keep home warm is more favorable and has recently deteriorated.