The Euroconstruct report ‘Forecasting the housing need in France by 2050’ offers critical insights into the long-term housing challenges and opportunities facing France. By analysing demographic shifts, household structures, and climate objectives, the study projects a need for an average of 380 000 to 500 000 new homes annually through 2050.

Importantly, the report highlights how future housing demand is driven not only by population growth but also by ageing trends, changing lifestyles, and the need for more sustainable, adaptable living spaces. The findings support policy efforts to prioritise renovation, energy efficiency, and social inclusion in housing strategies.

This foresight is particularly relevant within the context of the EU’s green transition and resilience goals. It reinforces the importance of aligning national housing policies with broader objectives such as the Renovation Wave, affordable housing, and carbon neutrality.

This analysis supports data-driven decision-making and long-term planning, ensuring that housing development remains socially inclusive, climate-resilient, and economically viable.

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