The chances of homeownership have decreased

Infografik of October 30, 2025

The infographic of DIW Weekly Report 44/2025 illustrates that the chances of homeownership in Germany have decreased, regardless of the housing status of one's parents. It compares the homeownership rates between the birth cohorts of 1951–1954 and 1985–1989. Visual Elements: Main Heading: "The chances of homeownership have decreased – regardless of parental housing status" summarizes the central theme of the infographic. Diagrams: The infographic contains bar charts or similar visualizations showing the percentage of homeowners for the two birth cohorts. The x-axis represents the percentage shares. The y-axis may represent different categories, such as the housing status of parents (e.g., renters or homeowners). Temporal Context: The data is based on the years 2011, 2019, and 2023. The infographic compares the birth cohorts of 1951–1954 and 1985–1989. Sources: "Sources: EU-SILC (2011, 2019, 2023); authors' own calculations" indicates the data sources. "© DIW Berlin 2025" indicates the copyright holder. Additional Information: The infographic aims to visualize the development of homeownership rates between different generations. The use of diagrams helps to present the data in a clear and accessible manner, highlighting the differences in homeownership opportunities between the birth cohorts. This description provides an overview of the representation of homeownership chances in Germany through the use of an infographic.

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Topics: Real estate and housing

Philipp M. Lersch
Philipp M. Lersch

Research Group Leader „Life Course and Inequality“ in the German Socio-Economic Panel study Department

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