The share of people living in poor quality housing in the UK is higher than the EU average

Percentage of the population living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames or floor, 2020

0%

10

20

30

Portugal

25.2%

Italy

19.6

France

18.0

UK*

17.6

Netherlands

14.8

EU

13.2

Germany

12.0

Austria

9.1

Sweden

7.1

Poland

6.0

0%

10

20

30

25.2%

Portugal

19.6

Italy

18.0

France

17.6

UK*

14.8

Netherlands

13.2

EU

12.0

Germany

9.1

Austria

7.1

Sweden

6.0

Poland

Guardian graphic. Source: Eurostat. Note: latest data available for the UK, 2018. EU average for 28 countries 2013-2020, 27 countries from 2020