This is how much house prices are outpacing rents across Europe

Oct 22, 2021

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Ariel view of a residential area during the day, where many residents may own or rent a house. Image: Matt Donders/Unsplash

Emma Charlton

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House price growth has outpaced rental increases since 2010.

Graph showing house prices compared to rent in the EU since 2010. Image: Eurostat

Estonia’s house prices have soared since 2010.

Graph showing house prices compared to rent in EU countries.

70% of the EU population owns the house they live in.

Percentage of the population in EU countries which own or rent a house. Image: Eurostat

Annual average real wage growth global and EU-27, 2006-20 (percentage)

Real wages growth has been muted across the EU. Image: ILO

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