While on average 68% of the EU population lives in own property, in Hungary this is 92%
95% confidence
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The data refers to 2024, not 2026.
The figures come from Eurostat data published on February 5, 2026.
The EU average decreased from 69% in 2023 to 68% in 2024.
Hungary ranks among the top EU countries for home ownership, alongside Romania (94%) and Slovakia (93%).
Sources
PrimaryEurostat - EU StatisticsIn 2024, 68% of the population living in EU households owned their home. The highest share of ownership was observed in Romania (94%), followed by Slovakia (93%) and Hungary (92%).
PrimaryEurostat - Housing in Europe 2024The highest shares of ownership were observed in Romania (96%), Slovakia (94%), Croatia and Hungary (both 92%) in 2024.