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In 2022, 25 per cent of the population were living in dwellings considered to be overcrowded. Such problem was most common for households living in a block of flats (31 per cent), and least common for those living in a detached house (15 per cent).
Among population living in urban areas, 27 per cent were living in dwellings considered to be overcrowded, while in rural areas – as much as almost 19 per cent.
Number of rooms in a dwelling, the percentage of population living in dwellings which are considered to be overcrowded and in dwellings with less than one room per person, 2022
By place of residence
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By household type
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The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators
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