This dataset provides values for PRICE TO RENT RATIO reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Turkey, Russia, Portugal, and Latvia were the countries with the highest house price-to-rent-ratio in the ranking in the second quarter of 2024. In all three countries, the ratio exceeded *** index points, meaning that house price growth had outpaced rents by over ** percent between 2015 and 2024. What does the house-price-to-rent ratio show? The house-price-to-rent-ratio measures the evolution of house prices compared to rents. It is generally calculated by dividing the median house price by the median annual rent. In this statistic, the values have been normalized with 100 equaling the 2015 ratio. Consequentially, a value under 100 means that rental rates have risen more than house prices. When all OECD countries are considered as a whole, the gap between house prices and rents was wider than in the Euro area. Measures of housing affordability The national house-price-to-rent ratio may not fully reflect the cost of housing in a particular country, as it does not capture the price variations that can exist between different regions. It also does not take into consideration the relationship between incomes and housing costs, which is measured by the house-price-to-income and household-rent-to-income ratios. Taking both these factors into account uncovers vast differences in housing affordability between different regions and different professions.

In 2024, Turkey, Iceland, Portugal, and Hungary had the highest house price to rent ratio index in Europe. The four countries ranked the highest, with house price to rent indices exceeding *** index points. The house price to rent ratio is an indicator of the affordability of owning housing over renting across European countries, with 2015 used as a base year. The higher the ratio, the more the gap between house prices and rental rates has widened since 2015 when the index amounted to 100. In terms of house price to income ratio, the top three countries were Portugal, Luxembourg, and Hungary Homeownership in Europe Homeownership varies widely across European countries. In some, such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland, homeownership is relatively low with less than ********** of people occupying a dwelling owned by a member of the household. In other countries (Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden) more than **** of people were owner-occupiers with a mortgage. A third group of countries with a high homeownership rate without a housing loan includes many Eastern and South European countries, among which were Serbia, Romania, North Macedonia, Italy, and Bulgaria. Dwellings as a non-financial asset Dwellings, along with structures, land, and intellectual property, are classed as non-financial assets and form an important part of household wealth. Through sale, refinancing or renting, they can serve as an additional source of income. In 2022, France, Germany, and Norway were the European countries with the highest value of dwellings per capita as a non-financial asset with values between ****** and ****** euros per capita.

This dataset provides values for PRICE TO RENT RATIO reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 134.118 2015=100 in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 133.710 2015=100 for 2023. United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 99.069 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137.672 2015=100 in 2022 and a record low of 89.669 2015=100 in 1997. United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

Price to Rent Ratio in the United States increased to 134.20 in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 133.60 in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Price to Rent Ratio.

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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.

Germany DE: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 127.280 2015=100 in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 132.141 2015=100 for 2023. Germany DE: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 124.182 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159.163 2015=100 in 1981 and a record low of 89.430 2015=100 in 2010. Germany DE: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

Japan JP: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 132.703 2015=100 in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 129.382 2015=100 for 2023. Japan JP: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 125.671 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 185.251 2015=100 in 1991 and a record low of 91.768 2015=100 in 2009. Japan JP: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

In 2023, the average buy-vs-rent ratio in Europe was ***. The highest ratios were in Austria at *** and Germany at ***, indicating that it was more than twice as expensive to buy than to rent in these markets. The lowest ratios were found in Spain and Finland, at *** and *** respectively, making buying more economical than renting.

The house price to rent ratio index in the U.S. declined in the second half of 2022 and remained stable until the end of 2024, indicating that house price growth slowed down compared to rental growth. At its peak, in the second quarter of 2022, the index stood at *****. House prices increased dramatically since the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, rents have grown notably, but at a slower rate. What does the house price to rent ratio index measure? The house-price-to-rent-ratio measures the evolution of house prices compared to rents. It is calculated by dividing the median house price by the median annual rent. In this statistic, the values have been normalized with 100 equaling the 2015 ratio. Consequentially, a value under 100 means that rental rates have risen more than house prices. Compared to the OECD countries average, the gap between house prices and rents in the United States was wider. The house price to rent ratio in different countries The house price to rent ratio in the United Kingdom continued to increase in the second half of 2022, but growth softened, as the housing market cooled. On the other hand, the index in Germany fell drastically between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. A similar trend was observed in France.

Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 105.906 2015=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 108.438 2015=100 for Sep 2024. Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated quarterly, averaging 111.883 2015=100 from Mar 2009 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.668 2015=100 in Dec 2009 and a record low of 97.263 2015=100 in Jun 2014. Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: Non OECD Member: Quarterly. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

Context

This dataset is created via OECD datasource which is consisted of 2000 between 2020. https://data.oecd.org/price/housing-prices.htm

Content

The housing prices indicator shows indices of residential property prices over time. Included are rent prices, real and nominal house prices, and ratios of price to rent and price to income; the main elements of housing costs. In most cases, the nominal house price covers the sale of newly-built and existing dwellings, following the recommendations from RPPI (Residential Property Prices Indices) manual. The real house price is given by the ratio of nominal price to the consumers’ expenditure deflator in each country, both seasonally adjusted, from the OECD national accounts database. The price to income ratio is the nominal house price divided by the nominal disposable income per head and can be considered as a measure of affordability. The price to rent ratio is the nominal house price divided by the rent price and can be considered as a measure of the profitability of house ownership. This indicator is an index with base year 2015.

France FR: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 117.734 2015=100 in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 125.604 2015=100 for 2023. France FR: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 75.149 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 129.085 2015=100 in 2022 and a record low of 58.056 2015=100 in 1997. France FR: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

The house price to rent ratio in the OECD countries has increased year-on-year since 2012, reaching the highest index value in 2022. In 2023, the ratio amounted to *****, a decline from ***** index points the year before. This ratio was calculated by dividing nominal house prices by rent prices, with 2015 chosen as a base year with an index value of 100. An index value of *** index points means that house price growth outpaced rental growth by ** percent since 2015.

Rents in Germany continued to increase in all seven major cities in 2024. The average rent per square meter in Munich was approximately **** euros — the highest in the country. Conversely, Düsseldorf had the most affordable rent, at approximately **** euros per square meter. But how does renting compare to buying? According to the house price to rent ratio, house prices in Germany have risen faster than rents, making renting more affordable than buying. Affordability of housing in Germany In 2023, Germany was among the European countries with a relatively high house price to income ratio in Europe. The indicator compares the affordability of housing across OECD countries and is calculated as the nominal house prices divided by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 chosen as a base year. Between 2012 and 2022, property prices in the country rose much faster than income, with the house price to income index peaking at *** index points at the beginning of 2022. Slower house price growth in the following years has led to the index declining, as incomes catch up. Nevertheless, homebuyers in 2024 faced significantly higher mortgage interest rates, contributing to a higher final cost. How much does buying a property in Germany cost? Just as with renting, Munich was the most expensive city for newly built apartments. In 2024, the cost per square meter in Munich was almost ***** euros pricier than in the runner-up city, Frankfurt. Detached and semi-detached houses are usually more expensive. The price gap between Munich and the second most expensive city, Stuttgart, was nearly ***** euros per square meter.

Price to Rent Ratio in Canada decreased to 134.71 in the first quarter of 2025 from 134.87 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Price to Rent Ratio.

Australia Standardised Price-Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 168.732 Ratio in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 171.919 Ratio for Sep 2024. Australia Standardised Price-Rent Ratio: sa data is updated quarterly, averaging 70.511 Ratio from Sep 1972 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 210 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 189.671 Ratio in Mar 2022 and a record low of 48.119 Ratio in Sep 1972. Australia Standardised Price-Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Quarterly. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices. The long-term average is calculated over the whole period available when the indicator begins after 1980 or after 1980 if the indicator is longer. This value is used as a reference value. The ratio is calculated by dividing the indicator source on this long-term average, and indexed to a reference value equal to 100.

Switzerland Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 125.208 2015=100 in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 125.755 2015=100 for 2023. Switzerland Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 97.525 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 141.820 2015=100 in 1989 and a record low of 74.756 2015=100 in 2002. Switzerland Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices