Home Ownership vs Renting by Country

This stacked bar chart compares homeownership and renting rates across selected OECD countries in 2024, highlighting how housing tenure patterns vary significantly between nations. Countries such as Poland, Japan, Mexico, and Southern European economies show very high levels of homeownership, while Germany and Switzerland stand out for having unusually large shares of renters.

The visualization reveals a clear regional contrast in housing markets and living preferences. In many Eastern and Southern European countries, owning a home remains the dominant form of housing tenure, often exceeding 75% of households. In contrast, renting is far more common in countries like Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria, reflecting differences in housing policies, affordability, urbanization, and cultural attitudes toward homeownership.

Using a 100% stacked horizontal bar chart with contrasting color coding for owners and renters, the graphic makes it easy to compare housing distribution across countries and identify broader international housing market trends at a glance.