Empty Dwellings Census 2026 Dwelling vacancy rate falls below 1% in 2026

Dwelling vacancy rate falls below 1% in 2026

10.09.2026 - On 1 June 2026, there were 45 493 vacant dwellings in Switzerland. This was 0.93% of the total dwelling stock (including single-family houses). There were thus 2962 fewer vacant dwellings compared with the previous year, a decrease of 6.1%. The downward trend in the vacancy rate observed since 2021 therefore continues. These are the latest results from the Federal Statistical Office's (FSO) Empty Dwellings Census.

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Observation period
1.6.2025-1.6.2026
Periodicity
Annual
Spatial division
Switzerland
Published by
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2026-0221-e
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
10.09.2026
Topic:
Construction and housing

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