Rank in country
1 / 3
Among 3 regions in Ireland
Eastern and Midland Ireland - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Eastern and Midland Ireland (2025).
Eastern and Midland Ireland
Latest value
· 2025
7.00% Percentage of population
IE 5.3 · +1.7 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -0.8 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
95 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
2,675,411
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 Eastern and Midland Ireland compares
Lower is better · Range 3.5–7.8
Eastern and Midland Ireland
7
Ireland
5.3
Europe
7.8
Ireland +1.7 pp
Europe -0.8 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Eastern and Midland Ireland recorded 7% in 2025, a less favorable result than the national benchmark for Ireland but a more favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 187,000 people in the region.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated noticeably from 2.8% to 7%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
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 improved.