Kassel

Latest value

· 2025

9.40% Percentage of population

DE 11.2 · -1.8 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +1.6 pp vs Europe

Rank in country

27 / 38

Among 38 regions in Germany

Rank in Europe

66 / 204

Among 204 European regions

Population

1,200,892

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 Kassel compares

Lower is better · Range 5.5–18.1

Kassel 9.4

Germany 11.2

Europe 7.8

Germany -1.8 pp Europe +1.6 pp

Regional map

· 2025 · 38 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Kassel recorded 9.4% in 2025, a more favorable result than the national benchmark for Germany but a less favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 113,000 people in the region.

Recent change

From 2021 to 2025, the indicator improved modestly from 11.7% to 9.4%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.

Related indicators

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 and has recently deteriorated. The result for Cannot keep home warm has recently improved.