Portugal’s Housing‑Price‑to‑Income Ratio Jumps Over 60% in a Decade, Nine Times EU Rise
Portugal’s housing prices have surged relative to household incomes, climbing more than 60% over the past ten years.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- Eurostat recorded a 60.8% increase from 2015‑2025.
- EU average rose only 6.8% in the same period.
- 17 EU members saw ratios rise, while 10 experienced declines.
Eurostat Data
Eurostat announced that Portugal’s housing‑price‑to‑income ratio increased by 60.8% by 2025, meaning prices grew almost nine times faster than the EU average over the decade.
Comparison with the EU
Across the European Union the ratio rose just 6.8% in the same timeframe. Portugal’s surge therefore stands out as roughly nine times the EU pace. Seventeen out of 27 member states recorded rising ratios, while ten saw a decline.
Implications and Policy Response
The sharp rise threatens housing affordability, especially for young families and low‑income households. Authorities are considering measures to boost supply and strengthen financial support schemes to curb the emerging housing crisis.
Sources
Rácio entre preços das casas e rendimentos sobe mais de 60% em Portugal numa década