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 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.

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.

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In 2025, India was the country with the highest increase in house prices since 2010 among the Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries under observation. In the second quarter of the year, the nominal house price index in India reached over 359 index points. This suggests an increase of 259 percent since 2010, the baseline year when the index value was set to 100. It is important to note that the nominal index does not account for the effects of inflation, meaning when adjusted for inflation, price growth in real terms was slower.

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

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

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 values for HOUSE PRICE INDEX MOM reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Global house prices experienced a significant shift in 2022, with advanced economies seeing a notable decline after a prolonged period of growth. The real house price index (adjusted for inflation) for advanced economies peaked at nearly *** index points in early 2022 before falling to around ***** points by the second quarter of 2023. In the second quarter of 2025, the index reached ***** points. This represents a reversal of the upward trend that had characterized the housing market for roughly a decade. Likewise, real house prices in emerging economies declined after reaching a high of ***** points in the third quarter of 2021. What is behind the slowdown? Inflation and slow economic growth have been the primary drivers for the cooling of the housing market. Secondly, the growing gap between incomes and house prices since 2012 has decreased the affordability of homeownership. Last but not least, homebuyers in 2024 faced dramatically higher mortgage interest rates, further contributing to worsening sentiment and declining transactions. Some markets continue to grow While many countries witnessed a deceleration in house price growth in 2022, some markets continued to see substantial increases. Turkey, in particular, stood out with a nominal increase in house prices of over ** percent in the first quarter of 2025. Other countries that recorded a two-digit growth include North Macedonia and Russia. When accounting for inflation, the three countries with the fastest growing residential prices in early 2025 were North Macedonia, Portugal, and Bulgaria.

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.

Hungary, Portugal, Czechia, and Poland were the countries in Europe where house prices increased the most between 2015 and 2024. The EMF house price index for all four countries measured more than *** index points, indicating that home prices more than doubled since 2015 — the base year. Property prices are tightly connected with the supply of new homes. France, Poland, and Denmark are some of the countries with the most dwellings completed per 1,000 citizens in Europe.

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.

This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of new housing price indexes in Canada. The data is sourced from a reliable statistical survey, offering a detailed breakdown of housing prices across different components such as total house and land, house only, and land only. The dataset is structured to include key metrics such as geographical location, price index classification, and specific price values, providing a robust foundation for analyzing housing price dynamics within the country.

Key Features

• Price Index Metrics: The dataset includes price indexes for total house and land, house only, and land only, providing a complete picture of housing price dynamics across different components.
• Geographical Focus: Data is specific to Canada, providing insights into national housing price trends and patterns.
• Unit of Measurement: Information is presented in index units (201612=100), allowing for straightforward analysis and comparison.
• Temporal Precision: The data is time-stamped for January 1981, ensuring relevance and accuracy for temporal analysis.

Potential Uses

• Real Estate Market Analysis: Assist in understanding the housing price dynamics in Canada, which is crucial for real estate market forecasting and planning.
• Investment Decisions: Provide insights into optimal investment strategies for real estate in various regions.
• Economic Policy: Support policymakers in monitoring and ensuring compliance with housing market trends and economic standards.
• Market-Specific Insights: Evaluate the impact of housing price trends on specific regions and potential growth or decline areas.
• Strategic Planning: Inform strategic planning for real estate developers and policymakers by providing a clear snapshot of current housing price levels and trends.

Global Real House Price Indices by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

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

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.

Hungary increased 9% of House Price to Income Ratio in 2019, from a year earlier.

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The House Price Index (HPI) measures price changes of all residential properties purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing, independently of their final use and their previous owners. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component is included.