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Philippines Tops Global Housing Affordability Struggles at 55%

4/12/2026

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A Gallup survey finds the Philippines has the highest share of residents struggling to afford housing, at 55% in the past year.
Other countries in the top ten include Bangladesh, India, South Korea, Nepal, Indonesia, and China.
Hong Kong and Singapore are often cited as least affordable, yet Manila, Colombo, and Yangon show greater strain.
Taiwan and Hong Kong show low dissatisfaction with affordable housing, despite significant resident discontent.

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A Gallup survey finds the Philippines has the highest share of residents struggling to afford housing, at 55% in the past year.
Other countries in the top ten include Bangladesh, India, South Korea, Nepal, Indonesia, and China.
Hong Kong and Singapore are often cited as least affordable, yet Manila, Colombo, and Yangon show greater strain.
Taiwan and Hong Kong show low dissatisfaction with affordable housing, despite significant resident discontent.