One-family main residences: France ex. Mayotte
One-family main residences: France ex. Mayotte stood at 17,712 thousands in 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Housing stock and social housing table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1982 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Housing stock and social housing table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of main residences - One-family dwelling - France excluding Mayotte | 17,712 | 17,635 | 17,527 | 17,428 | 17,323 | 17,199 | 17,106 | 17,005 | 16,863 | 16,748 | |
| Number of main residences - Multi-family dwelling - France excluding Mayotte | 14,218 | 14,071 | 13,936 | 13,764 | 13,588 | 13,409 | 13,242 | 13,067 | 12,944 | 12,784 | |
| Main residences - Proportion of homeowners - France excluding Mayotte | 57.3 | 57.4 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
Understanding one-family main residences: France ex. Mayotte
Standalone, single-family residential buildings functioning as the primary, year-round domicile for households within the defined territorial perimeter are enumerated in this series. It specifically isolates detached houses occupied as main residences, completely excluding multi-family apartment blocks, attached row houses, second homes used intermittently, and uninhabited structures. Unlike broader housing inventory totals that combine all architectural types, this metric focuses strictly on single-unit structures tied to permanent residency, separating them from secondary or vacant properties.
Interpreting these figures requires accounting for structural shifts in housing preferences and zoning regulations over long horizons. Annual collection cycles mean that short-term fluctuations or seasonal moving patterns are smoothed out, making year-on-year comparisons more reliable than sequential period measures for identifying underlying structural shifts. Analysts must avoid comparing these unit counts directly with multi-family measures without adjusting for household size differences, as detached houses typically accommodate different demographic profiles compared to urban apartment complexes. Reclassifications arising from administrative boundary updates or changes in how municipalities classify dwelling types can introduce breaks in the historical series.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes a one-family main residence from other housing categories?
- It applies exclusively to detached, single-family structures that serve as the primary, year-round home for their occupants.
- Are seasonal or holiday houses included in this count?
- No, intermittent and secondary residences are excluded, as this series covers only permanent main residences.
- Why is a year-on-year comparison preferred over sequential periods for this series?
- Annual data collection and long-term construction cycles make annual changes more meaningful than short-term fluctuations.