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The Mortgage Market Sector Development Program aims to transform the government’s housing financing approach to a market-based mortgage system that can provide long-term and affordable housing loans to low- and middle-income households, with specific consideration to home ownership by women.

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Home Ownership Rate in Israel remained unchanged at 66.50 percent in 2017 from 66.50 percent in 2017. This page provides - Israel Home Ownership Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Bulgaria increased to 83.60 percent in 2018 from 82.90 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Bulgaria averaged 85.35 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 87.60 percent in 2007 and a record low of 82.30 percent in 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bulgaria Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Latvia increased to 81.60 percent in 2018 from 81.50 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Latvia averaged 82.84 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 87.20 percent in 2009 and a record low of 80.20 percent in 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Latvia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Hungary increased to 86 percent in 2018 from 85.20 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Hungary averaged 88.04 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 89.80 percent in 2009 and a record low of 85.20 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hungary Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Austria increased to 55.40 percent in 2018 from 55 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Austria averaged 56.47 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 59.20 percent in 2007 and a record low of 52.40 percent in 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Austria Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Belgium remained unchanged at 72.70 percent in 2018 from 72.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Belgium averaged 72.36 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73.70 percent in 2006 and a record low of 71.30 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Czech Republic increased to 78.70 percent in 2018 from 78.50 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Czech Republic averaged 77.58 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 80.40 percent in 2012 and a record low of 73.50 percent in 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Estonia increased to 82.40 percent in 2018 from 81.80 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Estonia averaged 83.96 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 88.90 percent in 2008 and a record low of 81.10 percent in 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Croatia decreased to 90.10 percent in 2018 from 90.50 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Croatia averaged 89.67 percent from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 90.50 percent in 2017 and a record low of 88.20 percent in 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Greece increased to 73.50 percent in 2018 from 73.30 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Greece averaged 75.28 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 77.20 percent in 2010 and a record low of 73.30 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Portugal decreased to 74.50 percent in 2018 from 74.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Portugal averaged 74.70 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 75.50 percent in 2006 and a record low of 74.20 percent in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Portugal Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Slovenia decreased to 75.10 percent in 2018 from 75.60 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Slovenia averaged 78.48 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 84.50 percent in 2006 and a record low of 75.10 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovenia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Romania decreased to 96.40 percent in 2018 from 96.80 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Romania averaged 96.35 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 97.60 percent in 2010 and a record low of 95.50 percent in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Romania Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Lithuania increased to 89.90 percent in 2018 from 89.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Lithuania averaged 90.88 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 93.60 percent in 2010 and a record low of 88.30 percent in 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Cyprus decreased to 70.10 percent in 2018 from 70.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Cyprus averaged 72.79 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 74.10 percent in 2007 and a record low of 70.10 percent in 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Cyprus Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Australia decreased to 65 percent in 2016 from 67 percent in 2011. Home Ownership Rate in Australia averaged 68.85 percent from 1966 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 71.40 percent in 1966 and a record low of 65 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Canada increased to 66.40 percent in 2017 from 66.20 percent in 2016. Home Ownership Rate in Canada averaged 65.85 percent from 1997 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 67.80 percent in 2013 and a record low of 63.90 percent in 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Canada Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Spain decreased to 76.30 percent in 2018 from 77.10 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Spain averaged 78.73 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 80.60 percent in 2007 and a record low of 76.30 percent in 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Poland decreased to 84 percent in 2018 from 84.20 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Poland averaged 78.80 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 84.20 percent in 2017 and a record low of 62.50 percent in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Sweden decreased to 64.10 percent in 2018 from 65.20 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Sweden averaged 66.52 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 69.50 percent in 2007 and a record low of 64.10 percent in 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Germany increased to 51.50 percent in 2018 from 51.40 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Germany averaged 52.48 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 53.40 percent in 2011 and a record low of 51.40 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Switzerland increased to 42.50 percent in 2018 from 41.30 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Switzerland averaged 43.36 percent from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 44.50 percent in 2014 and a record low of 41.30 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Switzerland Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Brazil decreased to 73.49 percent in 2010 from 74.98 percent in 2000. Home Ownership Rate in Brazil averaged 74.24 percent from 2000 until 2010, reaching an all time high of 74.98 percent in 2000 and a record low of 73.49 percent in 2010. Home Ownership Rate in Brazil is reported by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Mexico decreased to 76.40 percent in 2010 from 78.70 percent in 2000. Home Ownership Rate in Mexico averaged 69.62 percent from 1950 until 2010, reaching an all time high of 78.70 percent in 2000 and a record low of 54.10 percent in 1960. Home Ownership Rate in Mexico is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI). This page provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Singapore increased to 91 percent in 2018 from 90.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Singapore averaged 89.08 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 93.10 percent in 2001 and a record low of 58.80 percent in 1980. This page provides the latest reported value for - Singapore Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in South Korea remained unchanged at 57.70 percent in 2018 from 57.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in South Korea averaged 55.74 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 57.70 percent in 2017 and a record low of 53.60 percent in 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Netherlands decreased to 69 percent in 2018 from 69.40 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Netherlands averaged 67.35 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 69.40 percent in 2017 and a record low of 63.90 percent in 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Netherlands Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Denmark increased to 62.20 percent in 2017 from 61.70 percent in 2016. Home Ownership Rate in Denmark averaged 65.52 percent from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 68.70 percent in 2011 and a record low of 61.70 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Denmark Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Turkey decreased to 59.10 percent in 2017 from 59.70 percent in 2016. Home Ownership Rate in Turkey averaged 60.41 percent from 2006 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 61.10 percent in 2014 and a record low of 59.10 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Norway decreased to 81.30 percent in 2018 from 81.50 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Norway averaged 83.49 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 86.10 percent in 2008 and a record low of 81.30 percent in 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate In the Euro Area increased to 66.20 percent in 2018 from 66.10 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in the Euro Area averaged 67.60 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 71.90 percent in 2009 and a record low of 64 percent in 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Luxembourg decreased to 71.20 percent in 2018 from 74.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Luxembourg averaged 72.03 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 74.70 percent in 2017 and a record low of 68.10 percent in 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Luxembourg Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in France increased to 65.10 percent in 2018 from 64.40 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in France averaged 63.32 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 65.10 percent in 2018 and a record low of 60.50 percent in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Italy remained unchanged at 72.40 percent in 2018 from 72.40 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Italy averaged 72.93 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 74.20 percent in 2012 and a record low of 72.30 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Finland increased to 71.60 percent in 2018 from 71.40 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Finland averaged 72.92 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 74.30 percent in 2010 and a record low of 71.40 percent in 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Japan increased to 61.70 percent in 2013 from 61.10 percent in 2008. Home Ownership Rate in Japan averaged 60.90 percent from 1988 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 61.70 percent in 2013 and a record low of 59.80 percent in 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in China decreased to 89.68 percent in 2018 from 90 percent in 2014. Home Ownership Rate in China averaged 89.89 percent from 2013 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 90 percent in 2014 and a record low of 89.68 percent in 2018. This page provides - China Home Ownership Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Ghana remained unchanged at 47.20 percent in 2010 from 47.20 percent in 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ghana Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 65.10 percent in 2018 from 65 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 67.69 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73.30 percent in 2007 and a record low of 63.40 percent in 2016. Home Ownership Rate refers to the percentage of homes that are occupied by the owner. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Ireland increased to 70.30 percent in 2018 from 69.50 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Ireland averaged 73.63 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 81.80 percent in 2004 and a record low of 68.60 percent in 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Russia increased to 89 percent in 2018 from 88.60 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Russia averaged 81.81 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 89 percent in 2018 and a record low of 58.20 percent in 2000. This page provides the latest reported value for - Russia Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.