From Buenos Aires Herald · Juan Marcos Pollio · · 50s
Fewer Argentinians Can Afford Homeownership
Argentina's homeownership rate dropped to 68% as wages fell and mortgage barriers grew.
In brief
Argentina's homeownership rate dropped to 68% as wages fell and mortgage barriers grew. Argentina's homeownership rate fell to 68% in 2026 as wages dropped 7% since November 2023 and mortgage access became harder. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Herald.
Homeownership Decline
Homeownership has dropped from 71% in 2016 to 68% in 2026.
Renter Increase
There are 597,000 more renter households than in 2016.
Fundación Mediterránea Analysis
Economists Laura Caullo and Guadalupe Galíndez analyzed INDEC data.
Renting Trends
Renting is becoming longer for middle- and upper-income households.
Income Gap
Wages rose 0.2% in 2026 but fell 7% since November 2023.
Mortgage Barriers
Mortgage access requires 25-30% savings, taking 6-9.6 years to save.
Future Challenges
Rebuilding mortgage financing is needed to reverse the trend.
The big picture
Argentina's homeownership rate fell to 68% in 2026 as wages dropped 7% since November 2023 and mortgage access became harder.
