Swedish households spent 23 % of their disposable income on housing in 2024, according to Statistics Sweden. Renters accounted for the largest share, with 27 % of income directed to housing, compared with 21 % for condominiums and 18 % for owned single‑family homes. The higher proportion for renters is due to lower disposable income rather than higher housing costs. Housing costs as a percentage of income have remained relatively stable over the past decade, with the only notable change being an increase for owned homes from 15 % in 2015 to 18 % in 2024. The largest share was recorded among single‑person households, especially women over 64, who spent 37 % of disposable income on rented accommodation. Households with multiple adults, which can have more income, spent a lower proportion of income on housing. Source: SCB.
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