House prices decreased in all Swedish counties in 2023. The highest average purchase price for one- and two-residential property buildings in Sweden was in Stockholm, where the average price amounted to 6.7 million Swedish kroner in 2023, approximately twice the nation average house price. The lowest average purchase price that year was in Västernorrland, which was around 1.7 million Swedish kroner.

In the Swedish Capital of Stockholm, the average purchase prices for one- and two-dwelling buildings for permanent living increased by over ** percent from 2013 to 2023. While the average purchase price was *** million Swedish kronor in 2013, it had reached over **** million kronor in 2023.

Stockholm was the city with the most expensive apartments in Sweden in 2024. An apartment in Stockholm cost approximately ***** euros per square meter as of the first quarter of the year, while in Gothenburg, the average price was roughly ***** euros per square meter. Malmö was most affordable, with an average price of ***** euros per square meter. In Sweden, about ** percent of the population lives in an owner-occupied home. How do prices in Sweden compare to the rest of Europe? The Swedish capital ranked among the ** most expensive cities in Europe for buying an apartment in 2024. Becoming the owner of an apartment in Stockholm was slightly more affordable than in Amsterdam, but slightly more expensive than in Innsbruck, Frankfurt and Oslo. Is housing in Sweden affordable? The growth of house prices in Sweden slowed down in 2022, allowing incomes to catch up and affordability, as measured by the house price-to-income ratio, to improve. Generally, Sweden has a better housing affordability than most OECD countries that report the indicator.

The average purchase price for one- and two-dwelling houses in Sweden declined in 2023, after a 20-year period of uninterrupted growth. In 2023, the average house price amounted to approximately 3.6 million Swedish kroner, a decline from 3.9 million Swedish kroner, but an increase from less than a million Swedish kroner since 2000. Nationwide, Stockholm was the Swedish county with the highest house prices.

Median rent per square meter in Stockholm increased since 2016. While the median rent was ***** Swedish kronor annually per square meter in 2016, it had increased to nearly ***** in 2023. In 2021, the house price to rent ratio in Sweden stood at *** Swedish kronor.

In the first quarter of 2024, Stockholm was the Nordic city with the most expensive apartments. The average square meter price of apartments was around ***** euros per square meter. The capital cities of Norway and Denmark followed in the ranking, with apartments costing respectively ***** euros and ***** euros per square meter.

The real estate prices in Sweden increased significantly between 2008 and 2023. In 2023, the price index reached 455, with 1990 as base year. This was the first decrease in house prices since 2012. Despite the decline, prices in 2023 were still notably higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the reasons was the slowdown in construction, which hampered the supply of new homes. Rented dwellings are popular among Swedes Sweden is one of the countries in Europe with the most renters among the population. Only about 64 percent of people lived in an owner-occupied home in 2022. Only a few countries, such as France, Denmark, Germany, and Austria, had lower homeownership rates. How many rooms do Europeans have at home? As of 2021, the European countries which had been reported to have the highest number of rooms per person were Ireland and Malta, with 2.3 rooms per person on average. Sweden ranked fifteenth on the list, where the average number of rooms per person was 1.9.

Mortgage Rate in Sweden decreased to 3.01 percent in June from 3.03 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Average Interest Rate on New Agreements for Mortgages to Households.

House prices in Sweden climbed rapidly in 2021 but according to the forecast, this trend is going to reverse in the next two years. In 2023, house prices are expected to fall by 13 percent, followed by a 1.5 percent increase in 2024. Stockholm is Sweden's most expensive city for residential real estate, with the average square meter price for an apartment at almost 8,000 euros in 2022.

The average market value of homes of new mortgage borrowers in Sweden in 2022 was highest among debtors in the age group between 30 and 50 years. The average value amounted to over 4.35 million Swedish kronor for this age group, whereas borrowers in the age group of 18 to 30 years owned homes valued at on average 2.61 million Swedish kronor. The market value also varied in different areas, with Stockholm recording the highest figure.

The house price to income ratio in Sweden in the first quarter of 2024 has declined notably since its peak in 2022. The house price to income ratio is calculated by dividing nominal house prices by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. Sweden's index score in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to ****, which means that income growth has outpaced house price growth by *** percent since 2015. This was lower than the average house price to income reatio in the Euro area 16.

The average market value of mortgaged homes in Stockholm was nearly *********** Swedish kronor higher than the national average in 2022. The average market value in Sweden was **** million Swedish kronor, whereas in Stockholm, it was 5.85 Swedish kronor. In Sweden, about half of the households live in an owner-occupied home with a mortgage, making it one of the biggest mortgage markets in Europe. The country has the fifth-highest value of mortgages outstanding but ranks lower in terms of gross residential mortgage lending.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.

The prime rent for office real estate in Stockholm, Sweden, has increased since 2013. It can be seen that in 2021, the annual square meter price of prime office space reached *** euros which was an increase from the previous year. Stockholm is the third most expensive office market in Europe and boasts some of the lowest vacancy rates.

The average market value of homes of new mortgage borrowers in Sweden declined in 2022, after surging in 2021. In 2022, the market value amounted to **** million Swedish kronor - the second-highest value on record. The Greater Stockholm area, comprised of ** municipalities, had the greatest market value in that year.

The most expensive location for office real estate in Stockholm in the fourth quarter of 2022 was the central business district (CBD), where the annual prime rent was ***** thousand Swedish kronor per square meter. The annual prime rent in the city center was ***** Swedish kronor per square meter.

The prime rent for logistics properties in Stockholm amounted to *** euros per square meter in 2023, which was higher than any other city in Sweden. The price refers to the top-open market rent and a property of the highest quality and best location. In Ljungby, the prime rent amounted to **** euros per square meter.

Oslo was the Norwegian city with the highest rental prices in the country in 2024. Renting an apartment in the Norwegian capital cost nearly ****** Norwegian kroner per month on average, whereas Bergen ranked second, with an average monthly rent of ****** Norwegian kroner. The average price of residential housings in Norway was also highest in Oslo. The Nordic market Not only was Oslo the city with the highest rents in Norway, but also in the Nordic region. The capital cities of Denmark (Copenhagen) and Finland (Helsinki) ranked second and third respectively, whereas Stockholm ranked last within a list of ** Nordic cities. In contrast, Stockholm was the most expensive city to buy an apartment in. Homeownership in Norway The high renting prices in the Norwegian capital could be explained by the renting market trends in the country. The homeownership rate fluctuated over the past decade, but overall decreased, reaching its lowest rate so far in 2020.