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# Catalonia Housing Crisis Leaves 30% Without Dignified Living
- URL: https://barna.news/catalonia-housing-crisis-leaves-30-without-dignified-living/
- Published: 2025-10-21T18:48:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-14T10:42:47.000Z
- Description: Catalonia housing crisis leaves 30% of residents unable to afford dignified accommodation according to Oxfam research, with housing now the primary source.
- Author: Brandon Watea
- Tags: Urban Development

Catalonia housing crisis has reached alarming levels according to new research revealing nearly 30% of residents cannot afford dignified accommodation. The Oxfam Intermón ‘Living Inequality 2025’ survey of 4,000 people across Spain highlights how housing has become the primary source of inequality throughout the region.

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Furthermore, the study indicates that 39.5% of Catalans identify housing as the main area where inequality manifests most severely. Consequently, many residents report making significant lifestyle compromises to manage their living costs.

## Wider Impact of Catalonia Housing Crisis

The housing emergency extends beyond mere accommodation concerns. Meanwhile, nearly 40% of survey respondents have skipped dental visits due to financial constraints. Additionally, six in ten Catalans report buying cheaper products and reducing spending on leisure, culture, clothing and footwear.

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The situation appears particularly dire for younger generations and marginalised communities. Accordingly, only 14.4% of non-property owners believe they will ever purchase a home. Moreover, racialised communities demonstrate higher levels of workplace dissatisfaction and healthcare access barriers.

Therefore, the research reveals stark generational and class divides in housing prospects. Over 70% of wealthy young people expect family assistance to acquire property, while more than 60% from low-income households consider such support unlikely.

The survey also uncovered significant educational limitations, with 52% of respondents unable to continue their studies for financial reasons. Nevertheless, six in ten Spaniards maintain that eradicating inequalities remains achievable despite current challenges.

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