Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany
Germany: Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and was 33.3% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
33.3%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
22nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
36.7%
in 2007
All-time low
32.4%
in 2006
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Germany recorded 33.3% for share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in 2025.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany peaked at 36.7% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32.4%, in 2006.
That places Germany 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34.0% | — |
| 2006 | 32.4% | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 36.7% | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 35.1% | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 36.1% | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 36.3% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 36.5% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 36.3% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 35.7% | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 36.6% | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 35.7% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 35.3% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 35.4% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 36.0% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 35.3% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 35.3% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 34.2% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 33.4% | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 33.0% | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 33.1% | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 33.3% | +0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 33.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.1%, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 33.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 34.5%, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.9% | 32.4% | 36.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 35.9% | 35.3% | 36.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.7% | 33.0% | 35.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany?
- Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and in Germany was 33.3% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 36.7% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.4% in 2006.
- How does Germany rank for share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and?
- Germany ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Share of people living in under-occupied dwellings by age, sex and poverty status - total population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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