Rank in country
8 / 9
Among 9 regions in Portugal
Região Autónoma dos Açores - Housing Affordability
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Região Autónoma dos Açores (2025).
Região Autónoma dos Açores
Latest value
· 2025
4.40% Percentage of population
PT 6.3 · -1.9 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -3.4 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
155 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
241,718
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 Região Autónoma dos Açores compares
Lower is better · Range 3.7–10
Região Autónoma dos Açores
4.4
Portugal
6.3
Europe
7.8
Portugal -1.9 pp
Europe -3.4 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Região Autónoma dos Açores recorded 4.4% in 2025, a more favorable result than both the national benchmark for Portugal and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 11,000 people in the region.
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.