Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland
Switzerland: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type was 70.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
70.9%
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
3rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
72.0%
in 2019
All-time low
64.9%
in 2013
Years of data
16
2009–2024
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 70.9% for distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland peaked at 72.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 64.9%, in 2013.
That places Switzerland 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69.1% | — |
| 2010 | 71.6% | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 69.8% | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 67.2% | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 64.9% | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 65.4% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 67.4% | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 67.7% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 67.9% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 69.8% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 72.0% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 70.0% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 70.9% | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 68.1% | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 68.4% | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 70.9% | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.1% | 69.1% | 69.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 68.4% | 64.9% | 72.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.7% | 68.1% | 70.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 1 Greece 94.3% compare
- 2 Denmark 79.4% compare
- 4 Sweden 69.4% compare
- 5 Netherlands 66.3% compare
- 5 Netherlands 66.3% compare
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type in Switzerland was 70.9% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 72.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.9% in 2013.
- How does Switzerland rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type?
- Switzerland ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by housing cost burden and household type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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