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More than 40% of the Spanish population identifies housing as one of the two main problems currently facing the country.
The General Council of Technical Architecture (CGATE) has published the II Housing Barometer, a study conducted by GAD3 in which more than 1,200 surveys were carried out nationwide. Some of the main findings of the study reflect the housing situation in Spain, presenting it as one of society’s main concerns.
Narciso Michavila, president of GAD3, presented the main findings of the study, focusing on young people, mental health, and unwanted loneliness.
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36% of those under 30 have needed financial support from their parents or other relatives in order to become independent
Although nearly 30% of the population expresses their intention to buy a home in the coming years, the chances of achieving this are diminishing. The situation is particularly evident among young people: around 20% of the population admits to having needed financial support from their parents or other relatives in order to become independent, a figure that rises to 36% in the case of those under 30.
So why is it so difficult to access housing in Spain? The main barriers are, first and foremost, the need for initial capital to apply for a mortgage and personal economic and employment conditions, factors that account for 32% of the obstacles. Added to this are the financing conditions offered by banks and the limited supply of housing available on the market. However, it is interesting to note that more than 20% of those surveyed say they have not encountered any difficulties in accessing housing, which highlights the unequal reality depending on each person’s economic and social context.
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One in four respondents admits to having felt stress or anxiety while searching for housing.
In recent years, nearly 40% of respondents say they have experienced an increase in their rent or mortgage payments, reflecting the direct impact of rising housing costs on household finances. But the effect is not limited to the financial sphere: one in four Spaniards admit to having suffered episodes of stress or anxiety while searching for housing, an increasingly complex and exhausting process.
In addition, almost 20% of the population admits to having felt afraid of losing their current home or even having experienced episodes of depression linked to housing instability. These data highlight how the difficulty of accessing and maintaining decent housing in Spain not only affects the economic capacity but also the emotional and psychological well-being of those who suffer from it.
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One in four respondents admit to having felt stress or anxiety while searching for housing.
Almost 70% of the population rates their emotional and mental state as positive or very positive, reflecting a general perception of well-being. However, this indicator changes significantly when housing conditions are analyzed: the percentage drops among those who are dissatisfied with their home and is also lower for renters than for homeowners.
The relationship between housing and emotional health becomes even more evident when looking at those who say they feel lonely constantly or frequently: more than 60% say that this situation has a negative impact on their emotional well-being and quality of life. These data show how housing not only fulfills a material function, but is also closely linked to people’s psychological balance and emotional stability.
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Technical specifications
Universe: Resident population in Spain over the age of 18.
Scope: National.
Data collection procedure: Mixed methodology: telephone interview (CATI) and computer-assisted online interview (CAWI).
Sample size: 1,257 interviews, weighted according to the actual distribution of the population (gender, age, and geographical quotas).
Questionnaire: 48 closed questions prepared by CGATE and GAD3.
Sampling error: ±2.76% (n=1,257).
Interview duration: approximately 8-10 minutes.
Fieldwork dates: January 28 to February 6, 2025.
