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Quick overview of German housing developments, 1991 to 2024
Lucas Brunnenkant Β· March 6, 2026 Β· edited Mar 6, 2026 Β· Pinned #2
Quick overview of German housing developments, 1991 to 2024
In 1991
Population 80.3 million
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Dwellings 34.2 million
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Private households 35.3 million
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Average dwelling size 82.1 square meters
Living space per person 34.9 square meters
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In 2024
Population 83.6 million
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Dwellings 43.8 million
Average dwelling size 94.0 square meters
Living space per person 49.2 square meters
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Private households 41.0 million
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Changes from 1991 to 2024
Population plus 3.3 million, plus 4.1 percent
Dwellings plus 9.6 million, plus 28.1 percent
Private households plus 5.7 million, plus 16.1 percent
Average dwelling size plus 11.9 square meters, plus 14.5 percent
Living space per person plus 14.3 square meters, plus 41.0 percent
Takeaway
From 1991 to 2024, population grew the slowest at about 4 percent. Over the same period, the number of households increased by about 16 percent, the number of dwellings by about 28 percent, and living space per person increased the most, rising by about 41 percent.
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