70% of Andorrans Name Housing Top National Problem in 2026 Poll

Housing continues to dominate concerns among Andorra's residents, with 70% identifying it as the country's main problem in the first half of 2026, according to the Andorra Recerca + Innovació (AR+I) Opinion Survey Observatory.

Conducted between April 1 and 22 with 770 residents asked to name the three biggest national issues, the poll showed housing cited by seven in ten respondents. This marks a three-point drop from 73% in the second half of 2025, though AR+I sociology coordinator Joan Micó cautioned that the change falls within the margin of error and lacks statistical significance. He noted the figure has remained consistently high—matching levels from three prior surveys between 2024 and 2025—and has topped concerns for four years. Micó said future barometers would reveal if it declines or stabilizes.

Head of Government Xavier Espot defended the executive's efforts during a visit to the Andorra Innovation and Knowledge Agency (AINA), emphasizing work to expand public housing stock for rent and sale. He acknowledged the issue would likely persist until the end of the term but insisted, "No one can say this Government has not done everything in its power to address this problem."

The concern stems largely from high rents relative to salaries, blocking young adults' independence and family stability. It affects women more, those aged 30-64, unqualified workers, administrative staff, and those in industry, construction, and agriculture. Portuguese nationals reported the highest worry at 83.5%, followed by Andorrans at 73%. Among individuals naming a top personal issue, 41.8% picked housing, with complaints focusing on steep rents (42.5%), grown children unable to leave home (12.4%), insufficient purchase aid (10.3%), renewal uncertainty (10%), and shortages (7%).

Traffic ranked second at 23%—a record since 2010 and up four points—while infrastructure and amenities took third at 18.6%. Espot highlighted mobility as a priority, pledging completion or near-completion of key projects like the Canillo bypass, Ordino and La Massana diversion, and Sant Julià de Lòria link before term's end to ease congestion.

Immigration concerns eased to 11.6% from 13.4%, still the second-highest historically, though 2% of mentions called for better integration support. Salaries drew 14.4% (down from 18.2%), and citizen safety fell to 1%.

Economic perceptions stayed mixed: over half viewed household finances (54%), the economy (48%), and the country overall (47.9%) positively. Two-thirds reported no end-of-month struggles, though 72% blaming worse conditions on inflation cited lost purchasing power. Public services scored 6.788/10 on average, with 53% noting improvements; firefighters topped at 8.9, police and foresters at 8.2, education at 8, customs and prisons at 7.7, social services at 7.5, and administration at 6.8 amid delays.