Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium
Belgium: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status was 4.7 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 4.7 for distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium peaked at 20.9 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2021.
Belgium ranks 31st of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 20.2 | — |
| 2005 | 13.6 | -32.7% |
| 2006 | 14.5 | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 15.2 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 20.9 | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 12.6 | -39.7% |
| 2010 | 15.9 | +26.2% |
| 2011 | 15.7 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 17 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 15 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 13.2 | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 11.9 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 11.2 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 10.2 | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 5.9 | -42.2% |
| 2019 | 4.7 | -20.3% |
| 2020 | 4.1 | -12.8% |
| 2021 | 3.4 | -17.1% |
| 2022 | 3.8 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 4.6 | +21.1% |
| 2024 | 4.2 | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 4.7 | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.17 | 12.6 | 20.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 12.07 | 4.7 | 17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status in Belgium was 4.7 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 20.9 in 2008.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2021.
- How does Belgium rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by housing cost burden and tenure status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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