In Germany alone, excessive rents drive up to 18 million people into housing poverty
82% confidence
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Omissions
The precise figure according to the study is 17.5 million, not 18 million
The figure represents 21.2% of Germany's population
The data comes from a study published in December 2024 based on housing cost burden analysis
Sources are journalistic reports citing the original study, not the primary research itself
Sources
SecondaryRP Realty Plus21.2% of the population in Germany, which means 17.5 million people, are affected by poverty due to housing costs
SecondaryQatar Tribune via PressReaderAfter deducting rent, related housing costs, loan interest and other expenses, more than 17.5 million people reportedly have a disposable income below the poverty line