Over two thirds of Swiss single-family homes have unused rooms
New data from the Federal Statistical Office show that the majority of single-family houses in Switzerland have at least two empty rooms.
According to the latest figures released by the Federal Statistical Office, more than two thirds of single-family homes in Switzerland are underoccupied. The office defines underoccupation as having at least two rooms without occupants. For example, a couple living in a four-room house would meet this criterion. The interactive map on the agency’s site lets users see the situation in their own neighbourhood.
Why it matters
It highlights a mismatch between housing supply and demand, affecting affordability and policy planning.
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