An Essay on Public Housing
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| Country | Public Housing Share (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | ~30% | Strong social housing tradition, managed by housing associations. |
| Denmark | ~20% | Public housing is provided by non-profit associations supported by municipalities. |
| Sweden | ~20% | Managed by municipal housing companies; rents set to ensure affordability. |
| Austria | ~24% | Includes public and limited-profit housing managed by local authorities or cooperatives. |
| United Kingdom | ~17% | Public and social housing are managed by local councils or housing associations. |
| France | ~15-17% | Includes HLM (Habitation à Loyer Modéré) housing for low- and moderate-income families. |
| Germany | ~5-10% | Relatively low, focused on rent control and public-private partnerships. |
| United States | ~1-2% | Public housing is managed by local housing authorities; vouchers are more common. |
| Japan | ~5% | Public housing primarily serves low-income households, managed by local governments. |
| South Korea | ~6-10% | Focus on affordable rentals via public-private partnerships and urban renewal programs. |
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