The real estate market statistics in France provide essential insights into property prices, rental trends, mortgage rates, and investment activity. As one of the most attractive property markets in Europe, France offers diverse opportunities for buyers and investors, from luxury real estate in Paris to affordable housing in regional cities.
Tracking French real estate market trends is crucial for investors, homebuyers, and real estate professionals. This page presents up-to-date statistical data, a comparative overview of the French housing market, and key insights into house price developments, rental market shifts, and mortgage conditions.
France Real Estate Market Data
| GDP | 3.0 trillion USD |
| GDP growth | 0.9% |
| GDP p.Person | 44,100 USD |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% |
| Inflation rate | 3.1% |
| Price-to-Income Ratio | 11.2 |
| Commercial and retail property rental yield | 4.0% |
| Rental Income from Residential Property | 3.0% |
| Rising Property Prices: Historical and Current Price Dynamics | 5.8% |
| Vacancy rate | 6.2% |
| Construction Cost Index: Changes in Construction Costs | 4.7% |
| Construction Permits: Number of Projects Issued and Completed | 410,000 |
| Demand Analysis | 82% occupancy |
| Housing Shortage: Cities with High Demand | 900,000 units |
| Population growth | 0.2% |
| Level of urbanization | 81% |
| Average household income | 42,000 USD |
| Age structure | 42.3 years old |
| Real Estate Registration System: Transparency and Reliability. | 8/10 |
| Property Tax: Rates and Tax Benefits. | 1.20% |
| Tenant Protection Laws: Rent Caps, Tenant Rights. | 9/10 |
| Purchase by foreigners: Restrictions or special conditions. | 8/10 |
| Real Estate Financing | 750 billion USD |
| Mortgage Rates: Average rates on loans to purchase real estate. | 3.2% |
| Leveraged financing ratio: Percentage of borrowed funds in transactions | 68% |
| Lending volumes | 1.5 trillion USD |
French Housing Market Trends and European Comparison
For a broader perspective, you can access the full European real estate market statistics, which include data from France and other European countries. This report allows investors and analysts to compare the French property marketwith trends across Europe.
