Rank in country
1 / 2
Among 2 regions in Lithuania
Central and Western Lithuania - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Central and Western Lithuania (2025).
Central and Western Lithuania
Latest value
· 2025
6.10% Percentage of population
LT 5.7 · +0.4 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -1.7 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
116 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
2,013,937
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 Central and Western Lithuania compares
Lower is better · Range 4.8–7.8
Central and Western Lithuania
6.1
Lithuania
5.7
Europe
7.8
Lithuania +0.4 pp
Europe -1.7 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Central and Western Lithuania recorded 6.1% in 2025, a less favorable result than the national benchmark for Lithuania but a more favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 123,000 people in the region.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 3.2% to 6.1%, but the latest year moved against that trend, with a noticeable improvement.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Cannot keep home warm is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Arrears on bills is more favorable.