Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal
Portugal: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex was 17 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
17
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
26th
of 49 countries
All-time high
20.9
in 2014
All-time low
10.9
in 2005
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal is 17, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal peaked at 20.9 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.9, in 2005.
That places Portugal 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12.9 | — |
| 2005 | 10.9 | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 12.5 | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 19.8 | +58.4% |
| 2008 | 18.6 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 15.6 | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 12.1 | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 17.4 | +43.8% |
| 2012 | 19.2 | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 19.7 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 20.9 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 20.6 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 18.9 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 17 | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 15.9 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 15 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 12.7 | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 14.1 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 12.2 | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 12.2 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 17.3 | +41.8% |
| 2025 | 17 | -1.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 17 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.2, 89% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 17 is below the median for high income countries, which is 20, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.05 | 10.9 | 19.8 | 6 |
| 2010s | 17.67 | 12.1 | 20.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.25 | 12.2 | 17.3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 23 Bulgaria 20 compare
- 24 Türkiye 19 compare
- 25 Montenegro 18.4 compare
- 27 Austria 16.8 compare
- 28 Spain 16.6 compare
- 29 North Macedonia 15.3 compare
- 29 North Macedonia 15.3 compare
More population data for Portugal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 95.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 396,215 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Portugal was 17 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 20.9 in 2014.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.9 in 2005.
- How does Portugal rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex?
- Portugal ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal 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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