Based on the 2024 forecasted data, Mexico and Latvia showcase the highest total housing overcrowding rates at 32.55% and 31.44%, respectively. In European countries, Sweden's rate stands at 14.94%, while Estonia, Finland, and Iceland follow with figures of 9.44%, 8.93%, and 7.03% respectively. Switzerland (5.11%), the Netherlands (4.9%), and Portugal (4.26%) demonstrate lower overcrowding levels. Spain and Japan present the lowest rates at 2.88% and 1.69% each.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Policy impacts and economic growth in Mexico and Latvia could significantly influence their high overcrowding rates.
- Continued urbanization in European countries may alter current trends.
- Technological advancements and sustainable housing solutions may reduce overcrowding globally.
Top countries in Total Housing Overcrowding by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Mexico | 32.55 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 31.44 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 14.94 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 9.44 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 8.93 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 7.03 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 5.11 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4.26 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2.88 | 2023 | View data |
