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    Global Average House Price

    Last updated: January 25, 2026

    $265,000

    USD

    The global average house price is approximately $265,000. Housing costs vary enormously — from under $30,000 in developing regions to over $1 million in major world cities.

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    Global Average House Price by Country

    Country Value (USD) ↓Source
    Singapore925,000URA
    Switzerland810,000BFS
    Australia580,000CoreLogic
    United Arab Emirates520,000DLD
    Canada495,000CREA
    Netherlands440,000CBS
    United States420,000NAR
    United Kingdom385,000ONS
    South Korea378,000KOSIS
    France345,000INSEE
    Germany320,000Destatis
    Japan295,000MLIT
    Saudi Arabia185,000GASTAT
    China158,000NBS
    Brazil95,000FipeZAP
    Russia85,000Rosstat
    South Africa78,000FNB
    India65,000NHB
    Nigeria42,000NBS
    Pakistan32,000SBP

    Why This Average Exists

    House prices are a fundamental measure of wealth, affordability, and economic stability in any country.

    Factors That Affect Global Average House Price

    • Interest rates
    • Land availability
    • Urbanization
    • Population growth
    • Construction costs
    • Government housing policies

    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2023–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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