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In 2024, France had the largest housing stock among selected European countries with a total of **** million housing units. Other countries heading the ranking were the United Kingdom (UK) or Poland. This was not surprising, considering that the top countries have some of the largest population in Europe. In terms of the number of housing units per 1,000 citizens, however, the top three countries were Bulgaria, France and Belgium. 

Which European countries build the most housing?

Supply of new housing varies greatly in different countries. In 2024, Turkey and Ireland delivered the highest number of housing completions, but when it comes to construction starts, Ireland topped the ranking, leaving Turkey and Israel in second and third place, respectively. 

How did house prices change in 2024?

Demand for housing remained strong in 2024, causing house prices to grow in almost all European countries. The United Kingdom was one of the few countries where home prices declined - a result of the soaring interest rates and cost of living crisis. Poland was at the other side of the spectrum, with house prices surging by more than **Ìý±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.