Housing · Göteborg

Housing Construction in Gothenburg Halved in One Year

Gothenburg has experienced a significant drop in completed housing units per 1000 residents, from 7.06 in 2024 to 3.37 in 2025. This represents a decline of over 50%. Despite a long-term upward trend since 2011, this is the largest annual decrease during the period. To understand the causes, it may be worth contacting the city's urban planning office or local construction companies. Comparisons with other major Swedish cities could also provide perspective.

Completed dwellings, new construction, per 1,000 inhabitants
YearValue
20112.77
20123.35
20134.42
20143.31
20154.21
20164.32
20173.6
20184.79
20197.22
20207.18
20218.79
20229.42
20238.06
20247.06
20253.37

Source: Kolada

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