Housing Crisis Tops Andorra's Social Concerns at 42.3%

Access to housing has emerged as Andorra's top social concern, with 42.3% of residents citing its high prices as their primary issue, according to the latest data from Andorra Recerca i Innovació (AR+I).

The findings, drawn from the second-quarter 2025 edition of the AR+I Observatory and released recently, highlight widespread frustration over sustained price increases, limited supply, and a growing disconnect between housing costs and local wages. These trends are making it nearly impossible for many to rent or buy independently, particularly young people and those on typical salaries.

Interviews with five residents underscore the depth of the crisis. Marc, a 24-year-old IT worker, described housing as a basic right undermined by excessive speculation and a lack of political will to address it. He called renting an apartment "unthinkable" on current wages, warning that the situation threatens to deter skilled talent and poses the country's most pressing risk.

Núria, a mid-career bank employee, pointed to "astronomical" prices relative to incomes, urging measures such as linking housing costs to salary levels. "These two factors always go hand in hand," she said.

Younger voices echoed the struggle to achieve independence. Maria, another resident in her twenties, said it is "impossible to access housing alone" at today's prices and with prevailing wages. Carles, a part-time worker studying online, labelled the market "critical," citing sky-high costs, scarce availability, and a disproportionate burden on youth and locals seeking decent accommodation.

Rodrigo, a construction worker, voiced rising resentment over perceived inequities. "Andorrans can't move out on their own, but foreigners arrive and do so without issue," he remarked, highlighting tensions in the property market.

These personal accounts align with AR+I's data, portraying housing not merely as a statistic but as a structural challenge shaping Andorra's social and economic outlook.