Andorra Housing Tops Concerns at 70% in Latest Survey

Housing remains Andorra's top concern, cited by 70.2% of respondents as the country's primary issue in the Andorra Recerca + Innovació (AR+I) Opinion Survey Observatory for the first half of 2026.

The poll, carried out from April 1 to 22 among 771 people, found 73% associating housing with salaries and living costs as the key national difficulty—down marginally from 73.9% in the second half of 2025. AR+I sociologist Joan Micó, who leads the sociology unit, pointed out that it has held this position for four straight years. The figure dropped nearly four points from the prior survey and 10% from 2023 highs, though no clear improvement has emerged. Micó linked possible changes to economic trends and urged close attention to government actions.

An El Periòdic editorial underscored the finding as a street-level reality, not just data, that shapes life plans, hampers young adults' independence, and cuts into family purchasing power. It cautioned against complacency despite the dip from 2023 peaks, noting widespread views of excessive rents outpacing wages and preventing access to decent homes. The piece called the issue structural and questioned the visibility of government measures, stating that policy credibility will hinge on delivering affordable units, housing stability, and real chances for those now unable to build lives in Andorra.

Personally, 41.8%—or 322 participants—ranked housing first, a steep rise from late 2019 levels. Main complaints covered high rents (42.5%), grown children stuck at home (12.4%), inadequate buying support (10.3%), renewal insecurity (10%), and shortages (7%). Concern was strongest among ages 30-44 and 45-64, Portuguese nationals (83.5%), and Andorrans (73%).

Traffic worries reached 23%—a record since 2010, up from 19.1% previously—with 10.4% feeling direct impacts. Micó tied the increase to economic expansion, echoing early 2000s patterns. Infrastructure and amenities followed at 18.6% nationally (16% on specific metrics), hitting 6.4% individually; issues included excess construction, poor planning (56 cases), bad roads, congestion, and scarce green spaces. Salaries drew 14.4% (down from 18.2%), immigration 11.6% (from 13.4%), and safety 1%.

Economic views were balanced: 54% positive on household finances, 48% on the economy, and 47.9% overall (from 49.1%). Some 40% saw national finances as good, 9% very good. Over half—53%—viewed conditions as stable versus 2025, with steady perceptions up 4% annually and negatives down 3%. Yet 42% expected decline, against 35.7% stability and 15.2% gains. Two-thirds (66%) ended months without strain—24.5% with surplus, 31% easily, 10% very much—but 33% struggled, especially women (39% versus 28% men), ages 30-44, and due to inflation.

Public services averaged 6.788/10 at the Govern. Firefighters led at 8.9 (9.1 for recent users), followed by police and foresters at 8.2, education at 8, customs and prisons at 7.7, social services at 7.5; administration lagged at 6.8 over delays. Some 53.8% saw recent gains, 12.1% losses, 25% stability. Fixes proposed: simplify processes and paper (25%), speed responses (18.8%), improve coordination (12.4%), add digital options (10.6%); staff treatment rated low (7.6%).

Disaster readiness hit 59.6%, up from 23.8% in 2005; risks included avalanches (53.8%), landslides (44.1%), floods (22.8%, higher among elders). Some 38% had faced events, mostly floods (43%) or landslides (24%). Half deemed info sufficient.

Digital use persisted: 94.4% online daily or near, 98.2% by phone, 55.7% computer; 70% managed official tasks online in 2025.