Total one-family dwellings: France ex. Mayotte
Total one-family dwellings: France ex. Mayotte stood at 20,989 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of dwellings - One-family dwelling - France excluding Mayotte | 20,989 | 20,935 | 20,845 | 20,764 | 20,674 | 20,570 | 20,494 | 20,403 | 20,227 | 20,100 | |
| Total number of dwellings - Multi-family dwelling - France excluding Mayotte | 17,629 | 17,445 | 17,300 | 17,074 | 16,843 | 16,625 | 16,401 | 16,160 | 15,995 | 15,779 | |
| Number of second homes and occasional dwellings - One-family dwelling - France excluding Mayotte | 1,966 | 1,969 | 1,965 | 1,966 | 1,966 | 1,968 | 1,967 | 1,964 | 1,951 | 1,946 |
Understanding total one-family dwellings: France ex. Mayotte
The complete physical inventory of detached, single-family residential buildings existing within the defined territorial boundaries is enumerated by this indicator. The count aggregates all standalone structures designed for independent habitation, encompassing primary homes, secondary retreats, and currently vacant structures of the same architectural type. Multi-apartment complexes and commercial buildings are strictly excluded from this structural classification.
Analyzing these inventory numbers requires examining long-term zoning policy shifts and suburban land development trends that govern new residential construction. Annual comparisons provide a reliable gauge of structural housing supply expansion, as physical builds take extended periods to complete. Analysts should avoid equating the total stock of single-family dwellings with available housing demand, since a significant portion may be locked into secondary or vacant statuses.
Frequently asked questions
- What structural features define a single-family dwelling in this count?
- These are standalone residential buildings physically separated from other structures, designed to house a single household.
- Does this series count households or physical buildings?
- It counts physical residential housing units, regardless of whether they are currently inhabited.
- Are farmhouses included in this inventory?
- Yes, rural farmhouses functioning as residential structures are counted within the single-family dwelling category.