In 2017, Australia had the largest homes out of the countries surveyed. Australian homes measured, on average, ***** square feet, and were closely followed by U.S. homes at ***** square feet. Canadian homes were also quite large at ***** square feet.

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In 2019, the average household size in Sub-Saharan Africa was *** people per household, which was the largest average household size worldwide. In comparison, the smallest average household size was found in Europe, with *** people per household.

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The average bid price of new housing in Europe was the highest in Luxembourg, at 8,760 euros per square meter. Since there is no central body that collects and tracks transaction activity or house prices across the whole continent or the European Union, only bid prices were considered. House prices have been soaring, with Sweden topping the ranking Considering the RHPI of houses in Europe (the price index in real terms, which measures price changes of single-family properties adjusted for the impact of inflation), however, the picture changes. Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway top this ranking, meaning residential property prices have surged the most in these countries. Real values were calculated using the so-called Personal Consumption Expenditure Deflator (PCE), This PCE uses both consumer prices as well as consumer expenditures, like medical and health care expenses paid by employers. It is meant to show how expensive housing is compared to the way of living in a country. Home ownership highest in Eastern Europe The home ownership rate in Europe varied from country to country. In 2020, roughly half of all homes in Germany were owner-occupied whereas home ownership was at nearly ** percent in Romania or around ** percent in Slovakia and Lithuania. These numbers were considerably higher than in France or Italy, where homeowners made up ** percent and ** percent of their respective populations.For more information on the topic of property in Europe, visit the following pages as a starting point for your research: real estate investments in Europe and residential real estate in Europe.

In 2024, the average size of a single-family home built for sale in the United States amounted to ***** square feet. Although in the past five years American homes have been shrinking, since 1975, they have almost doubled in size. This trend towards larger homes seems illogical given that the average size of families has shrunk over the same period. Why are American homes so large? Homes in the U.S. are among the largest in the world, only surpassed by Australia. There are thought to be several reasons for this, including the concentration of wealth in the country and the deeply engrained driving culture, which means that cheaper land outside city centers is easily accessible. Where are the largest homes located? The size of homes also varies regionally, with the largest homes being located in wealthy, urban areas and in the South. Large homes, or McMansions as they’re often called, are especially popular in Texas. In 2024, Milwaukee and Omaha had the largest average home size.

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Kazakhstan Average Housing Area Owned by Population: per Capita: Urban data was reported at 24.200 sq m in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.000 sq m for 2016. Kazakhstan Average Housing Area Owned by Population: per Capita: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 19.700 sq m from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.200 sq m in 2017 and a record low of 16.900 sq m in 2000. Kazakhstan Average Housing Area Owned by Population: per Capita: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kazakhstan – Table KZ.EB006: Average Housing Area Owned by Population.

In 2024, Slovakia had the highest average household size among EU member states, at 3.1 people per household. By contrast, Finland had the lowest average household size, at 1.9 people per household.

Average Household Size: Urban data was reported at 3.280 Person in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.330 Person for 2017. Average Household Size: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 3.760 Person from Mar 2002 (Median) to 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.530 Person in 2002 and a record low of 3.280 Person in 2018. Average Household Size: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.H002: Average Household Size: Urban.

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Average Household Size data was reported at 3.700 Person in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.900 Person for 2010. Average Household Size data is updated yearly, averaging 3.950 Person from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.300 Person in 2000 and a record low of 3.700 Person in 2015. Average Household Size data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H014: Average Household Size.

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Taiwan Housing: Average Living Space per Person data was reported at 14.440 Ping in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.190 Ping for 2015. Taiwan Housing: Average Living Space per Person data is updated yearly, averaging 9.710 Ping from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2016, with 41 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.440 Ping in 2016 and a record low of 4.380 Ping in 1976. Taiwan Housing: Average Living Space per Person data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.EB012: Housing Dwelling Level (Annual).

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United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data was reported at 216.000 USD in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 209.000 USD for Feb 2023. United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 139.000 USD from Jan 2012 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 234.000 USD in May 2022 and a record low of 86.000 USD in Feb 2012. United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB115: Median Home Sale Price per Square Foot.

Average Household Size data was reported at 3.600 Person in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.600 Person for 2016. Average Household Size data is updated yearly, averaging 4.150 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.700 Person in 1990 and a record low of 3.500 Person in 2015. Average Household Size data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Office of Mongolia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mongolia – Table MN.H006: Average Household Size.

Indonesia House Built: Average Price per Unit: West Sumatera data was reported at 83.040 IDR mn in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 83.040 IDR mn for 2014. Indonesia House Built: Average Price per Unit: West Sumatera data is updated yearly, averaging 65.000 IDR mn from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2015, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.040 IDR mn in 2015 and a record low of 41.000 IDR mn in 2010. Indonesia House Built: Average Price per Unit: West Sumatera data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.EC004: Average Price per Unit of House Built.

Austria Household Size: Average data was reported at 2.172 Person in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.182 Person for 2023. Austria Household Size: Average data is updated yearly, averaging 2.345 Person from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2024, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.671 Person in 1985 and a record low of 2.172 Person in 2024. Austria Household Size: Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Austria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Austria – Table AT.H019: Average Household Size.