Total number of housing units in European countries 2020

In 2020, Germany had the largest housing stock among European countries with a total of roughly 43 million housing units. Other countries heading the ranking were France, Spain, and the United Kingdom (UK). This was not surprising, considering that the top four countries have the some of the largest population in Europe. In terms of number of housing units per 1,000 citizens, however, the top three countries were Portugal, Bulgaria, and France.

Which European countries build the most housing?

Supply of new housing varies greatly in different countries. In 2020, Poland and France delivered the highest number of housing completions, but when it comes to construction starts, Romania topped the ranking, leaving Poland and France second and third place respectively.

How did house prices change in 2020?

Demand for housing remained strong in 2020, causing house prices to grow in almost all European countries. In Hungary, the Netherlands, and Germany, the annual change in house prices increased by more than ten percent. Italy was the only country among the ones under observation that experienced a decline in the average transaction price of new residential properties.