2 juin 2025|
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|6 months agoSwitzerland's Housing Paradox: Space Mismatch Drives Shortage
Despite housing shortage, analysis reveals many older residents occupy excess space while younger households struggle to find adequate accommodation.
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- Switzerland is experiencing a growing housing shortage despite having excess living space in many homes
- Older residents tend to occupy more surplus rooms than younger residents
- Many homeowners aged 45-79 express interest in downsizing
- Lack of appropriate housing options is the main barrier to downsizing
By The Numbers
0.9
surplus rooms for households under 44
1.5
surplus rooms for households aged 45-64
2.1
surplus rooms for households aged 65-79
2.2
surplus rooms for households over 80
They Said
"The primary obstacle is the lack of appropriate housing options"
"People discover they have more freedom than they thoughtâbut the system isn't built to help them act on it"