New Zealand - Housing Affordability
Since 2014, New Zealand Housing Affordability remained stable. With 73.9 Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost in 2019, the country was ranked number 35 comparing other countries in Housing Affordability. South Korea lead the ranking with 85.1 Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost in 2019, that is +0.2points versus 2018. Estonia, Hungary and Russia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Latvia witnessed the best average annual growth at +0.4points per year, while Finland was the worst growing country at -0.4points per year.
| Date | Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.90 |
| 2018 | 73.90 |
| 2017 | 74.00 |
| 2016 | 74.00 |
| 2015 | 74.10 |
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How does New Zealand rank in Housing Affordability?
| # | 35 Countries | Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
South Korea
|
85.10 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Estonia
|
83.60 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 34 |
#34
United Kingdom
|
74.60 % | 2019 | -0.1 % | -0.3 % | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
New Zealand
|
73.90 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |