Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria
Austria: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex was 16.8 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
16.8
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
27th
of 49 countries
All-time high
23.2
in 2004
All-time low
15.3
in 2005
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria is 16.8, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria peaked at 23.2 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 15.3, in 2005.
Austria ranks 27th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 23.2 | — |
| 2005 | 15.3 | -34.1% |
| 2006 | 16.6 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 18.1 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 18.5 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 17.2 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 18.4 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 19.8 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 19.6 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 20.9 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 19.5 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 19.8 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 19.4 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 18.7 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 20.2 | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 20 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 18.7 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 20 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 21.2 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 18.7 | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 18.2 | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 16.8 | -7.7% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 16.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.2, 88% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Austria's 16.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 20, 84% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.15 | 15.3 | 23.2 | 6 |
| 2010s | 19.63 | 18.4 | 20.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.93 | 16.8 | 21.2 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 24 Türkiye 19 compare
- 25 Montenegro 18.4 compare
- 26 Portugal 17 compare
- 28 Spain 16.6 compare
- 29 North Macedonia 15.3 compare
- 29 North Macedonia 15.3 compare
More population data for Austria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.65 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0974 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 8,924 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0912 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3729 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.203 (2100)
- Population density 89.67 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 297,643 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Austria was 16.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2 in 2004.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.3 in 2005.
- How does Austria rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex?
- Austria ranks 27th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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