In 2023, France led European countries in household expenditure on imputed rentals for housing, followed closely by Germany. These are significant figures as both countries maintain large population sizes and strong economies. Spain and Austria also show substantial expenditures, indicating a robust rental housing market. Smaller nations like Latvia and Estonia have much smaller expenditures, reflecting their smaller populations and housing market dynamics. Year-on-year variations in 2023 indicate that Slovakia, Lithuania, and Estonia experienced the most growth, while Greece and Finland showed modest increases.
Future trends to watch include the impact of economic changes, housing market regulations, and inflation across Europe. Countries with rapidly growing economies like Slovakia and Lithuania might continue to see higher increases in expenditures. Additionally, shifts towards more sustainable and affordable housing could influence imputed rental costs in the coming years.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Imputed Rentals for Housing Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 32.88 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 31 | 2023 | +2.76% | +2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.94 | 2023 | +2.04% | +1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 4.46 | 2023 | +3.36% | +3.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3.87 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2.92 | 2023 | +2.95% | +3.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2.63 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 2.12 | 2023 | +10.58% | +10.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.7 | 2023 | +5.07% | +4.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.6 | 2023 | +17.78% | +13.57% | View data |
