Housing Statistics 2026: Key Facts, Trends & Charts
Page updated: June 2026 · Data year: 2026 · Source: World Bank, Eurostat
This page compiles the most important housing statistics for 2026 worldwide. Data is sourced from the World Bank, Eurostat, and peer-reviewed research — all fully open and citable. Charts, ranked tables, and key facts are updated automatically as new data becomes available.
Key Housing Statistics (2026)
Key Findings: Housing Statistics — 2026 Data
The headline figure for 2026 is +10% average — global house price growth (2022 peak). This figure comes from IMF Global House Price Index 2023 and represents one of the most-cited benchmarks in this space.
Trends and Growth
Looking at broader trends, most expensive city for housing (2024) stands at Hong Kong, according to Demographia International Housing Affordability 2024. The data points to continued momentum in this area, driven by digital transformation, shifting consumer behaviour, and policy changes.
Regional Breakdown
While global-level statistics provide a useful overview, significant variation exists between regions and countries. Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific each show distinct patterns in housing statistics, shaped by regulatory environments, infrastructure investment, and demographic factors. The statistics above reflect these regional nuances where data permits.
Key Housing Statistics at a Glance
| Statistic | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global house price growth (2022 peak) | +10% average | IMF Global House Price Index 2023 |
| Most expensive city for housing (2024) | Hong Kong | Demographia International Housing Affordability 2024 |
| Median house price to income ratio (US, 2024) | 5.6x | NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index |
| Global housing price index change (2023) | +2.1% | IMF RPPI 2024 |
| People living in slums globally | 1 billion | UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2022 |
| Homeless people in EU (estimate) | 895,000 | FEANTSA European Homelessness Report 2023 |
| US homeownership rate (2024) | 65.6% | US Census Bureau 2024 |
| EU average homeownership rate | 70% | Eurostat 2023 |
Methodology
All statistics on this page are sourced from open-licensed public datasets. World Bank data is available under CC BY 4.0. Eurostat data is published under the Eurostat copyright notice permitting free reuse. Manual statistics are sourced from primary research publications and are cited inline. Data is refreshed automatically on a weekly basis. Where multiple years are available, the most recent complete year is shown unless otherwise noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest housing statistics?
Based on the most recent data compiled by Statsipedia, we've gathered statistics from authoritative sources including the World Bank, Eurostat, and leading research institutions. See the key statistics section above for the most up-to-date figures.
When were these housing statistics last updated?
This page was last updated in June 2026. The underlying data points may reflect different collection years — each statistic is labelled with its source year.
Where does the housing statistics data come from?
Our statistics are sourced from publicly available datasets including the World Bank Open Data platform (CC BY 4.0), Eurostat, and peer-reviewed research. All sources are cited inline and linked to the original publication.
Can I use these housing statistics in my research or content?
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Sources & Methodology
- IMF Global House Price Index 2023
- Demographia International Housing Affordability 2024
- NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index
- IMF RPPI 2024
- UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2022
- FEANTSA European Homelessness Report 2023
- US Census Bureau 2024
- Eurostat 2023