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.

This dataset provides values for AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In December 2024, the average house price in England was pricier than in any other country. This considerable disparity in average house prices is in no small part down to the country's capital city, where the average asking price was more than double that of the UK’s average. Even in London, for those who can afford a mortgage, the savings made through buying over renting can be beneficial. What drives house prices? Average house prices are affected by several factors, including economic growth, unemployment, and interest rates. Housing supply also plays a considerable role, with a shortage of supply leading to increased competition and an upward push in prices. Conversely, an excess of housing means prices fall to stimulate buyers. House prices still set to grow The housing market in the UK is expected to continue to grow in the next years. By 2029,.the annual number of housing transactions is set to reach *** million. With transactions on the rise, the average house price is also set to rise.

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.

This dataset provides insights into the global housing market, covering various economic factors from 2015 to 2024. It includes details about property prices, rental yields, interest rates, and household income across multiple countries. This dataset is ideal for real estate analysis, financial forecasting, and market trend visualization.

📑 Column Descriptions

Column Name	Description
Country	The country where the housing market data is recorded 🌍
Year	The year of observation 📅
Average House Price ($)	The average price of houses in USD 💰
Median Rental Price ($)	The median monthly rent for properties in USD 🏠
Mortgage Interest Rate (%)	The average mortgage interest rate percentage 📉
Household Income ($)	The average annual household income in USD 🏡
Population Growth (%)	The percentage increase in population over the year 👥
Urbanization Rate (%)	Percentage of the population living in urban areas 🏙️
Homeownership Rate (%)	The percentage of people who own their homes 🔑
GDP Growth Rate (%)	The annual GDP growth percentage 📈
Unemployment Rate (%)	The percentage of unemployed individuals in the labor force 💼

The highest average price for residential property in Italy in October 2025 was registered in the region of Trentino South-Tyrol, followed by Liguria and Aosta Valley. These three regions ranked as the most expensive in the country also because of their strategic position, natural beauty and peculiarity. These characteristics make them economically successful and, from a touristic point of view, appealing to a wealthy public. In Trentino South-Tyrol, the square meter price of residential real estate was over ***** euros, over ***** euros above the country average. Lombardy: the most active market in the sector The region of Lombardy (which includes Milan) might not be as exclusive as the regions mentioned above, but its real estate market is the most active in Italy. In 2024, Lombardy registered over 151,000 transactions in the residential real estate segment. Moreover, the total value of these transactions amounted to almost ** billion euros. Milan, an attractive destination for investments Thanks to its role as a capital of business and finance as well as an innovation hub, Milan was able to attract human capital and investments, both domestic and foreign. The ability to grow and innovate was also reflected in the city’s real estate market, the most dynamic in the country. The number of transactions in residential real estate in Milan increased steadily since 2012 and so did prices: some areas of the city are among the most expensive in the country to buy a property.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• US house prices grew 3.3% YoY in Sep 2025, following an increase of 4.1% YoY in the previous quarter.
• YoY growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1992 to Sep 2025, with an average growth rate of -12.4%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 17.7% in Sep 2021 and a record low of -12.4% in Dec 2008.

CEIC calculates House Prices Growth from quarterly House Price Index. Federal Housing Finance Agency provides House Price Index with base January 1991=100.

Graph and download economic data for Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (ASPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q2 2025 about sales, housing, and USA.

In the second quarter of 2025, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Bulgaria registered the highest house price increase in real terms (adjusted for inflation). In North Macedonia, house prices outgrew inflation by nearly ** percent. When comparing the nominal price change, which does not take inflation into consideration, the average house price growth was even higher.

Meanwhile, many countries experienced declining prices, with Hong Kong recording the biggest decline, at ***** percent. That has to do with a broader trend of a slowing global housing market.

China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data was reported at 9,510.153 RMB/sq m in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,547.228 RMB/sq m for Feb 2025. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data is updated monthly, averaging 5,157.474 RMB/sq m from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 352 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,029.538 RMB/sq m in Feb 2021 and a record low of 599.276 RMB/sq m in Feb 1996. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PD: NBS: Property Price: Monthly.

Trends in House price index. The latest data for over 100 countries around the world.

The average square meter price of new residential real estate in Spain was the highest in Catalonia and the Community of Madrid in 2025. In the second quarter of the year, both regions boasted home prices of over 4,800 euros per square meter, with Catalonia at 4,893 euros and the Community of Madrid at 5,037 euros. That was substantially higher than the average for the country, which amounted to 3,151 euros per square meter. Overall, house prices in Spain have been on the rise since 2016.

Mexico Average House Price: Baja California data was reported at 903,598.000 MXN in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 720,437.000 MXN for Dec 2018. Mexico Average House Price: Baja California data is updated quarterly, averaging 658,724.000 MXN from Dec 2014 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 903,598.000 MXN in Mar 2019 and a record low of 562,050.000 MXN in Dec 2014. Mexico Average House Price: Baja California data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Mortgage Society. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.EB005: Average House Price.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• EU house prices grew 5.4% YoY in Jun 2025, following an increase of 5.7% YoY in the previous quarter.
• YoY growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2006 to Jun 2025, with an average growth rate of 2.6%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 11.2% in Dec 2006 and a record low of -4.8% in Jun 2009.

CEIC calculates House Prices Growth from quarterly House Price Index. Eurostat provides House Price Index with base 2015=100. European Union stands for EU27 excluding UK.

Mexico Average House Price: Puebla data was reported at 1,155,664.000 MXN in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 940,177.000 MXN for Dec 2018. Mexico Average House Price: Puebla data is updated quarterly, averaging 844,101.000 MXN from Dec 2014 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,155,664.000 MXN in Mar 2019 and a record low of 665,014.000 MXN in Dec 2014. Mexico Average House Price: Puebla data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Mortgage Society. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.EB005: Average House Price.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• Australia house prices grew 3.5% YoY in Jun 2025, following an increase of 4.2% YoY in the previous quarter.
• YoY growth data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 2004 to Jun 2025, with an average growth rate of 0.0%.

CEIC calculates quarterly House Price Index Growth from quarterly Residential Dwellings: Mean Price of Eight Capital Cities. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Residential Dwellings: Mean Price of Eight Capital Cities in local currency. House Price Index Growth prior to Q3 2012 is calculated from Residential Property Price Index: Weighted Average of Eight Capital Cities.

This dataset contains 2,000 entries of house price data from all states in Malaysia, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s real estate market for 2025. Sourced from Brickz, a trusted platform for property transaction insights, it includes detailed information such as property location, tenure, type, median prices, and transaction counts. This dataset is ideal for real estate market analysis, predictive modeling, and exploring trends across Malaysia’s diverse property market.

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Data Columns (Total 8 Columns):

1. Township: The specific township where the property is located (e.g., Cheras, Subang Jaya).
2. Area: The locality or broader area encompassing the township (e.g., Klang Valley, Penang Island).
3. State: The Malaysian state where the property is situated (e.g., Selangor, Johor, Penang).
4. Tenure: The property ownership type (e.g., Freehold, Leasehold).
5. Type: The category of property (e.g., Terrace, Condominium, Semi-Detached).
6. Median_Price: The median price (in MYR) for properties in the specified township or area.
7. Median_PSF: The median price per square foot (in MYR) for properties.
8. Transactions: The number of recorded property transactions.

Future Plans:

• Expanded Coverage: This dataset will be regularly updated with additional property data to make it even more versatile.
• Enhanced Features: Future updates may include rental prices, amenities, or property-specific details to offer deeper insights into Malaysia’s housing market.

The standardised house price-to-income ratio is defined as the ratio of the current price to income ratio relative to the long-term average price-to-income ratio, calculated over the period 2000 to the most recent data available. If the ratio equals 100, it means the current price-to-income ratio is equal to its long term average. House prices are provided by Eurostat, and income is calculated as adjusted household gross disposable income (B7G) per head of population based on Eurostat data.

Affordability ratios calculated by dividing house prices by gross annual residence-based earnings. Based on the median and lower quartiles of both house prices and earnings in England and Wales.

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.