Leipzig

Latest value

· 2025

10.00% Percentage of population

DE 11.2 · -1.2 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · +2.2 pp vs Europe

Rank in country

25 / 38

Among 38 regions in Germany

Rank in Europe

58 / 204

Among 204 European regions

Population

1,071,399

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 Leipzig compares

Lower is better · Range 5.5–18.1

Leipzig 10

Germany 11.2

Europe 7.8

Germany -1.2 pp Europe +2.2 pp

Regional map

· 2025 · 38 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Leipzig recorded 10% 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 107,000 people in the region.

Recent change

After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a noticeable deterioration, moving from 8.3% to 10%.

Related indicators

The topic picture is mixed: this indicator is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Cannot keep home warm is more favorable and has recently improved. The result for Arrears on bills has recently deteriorated.