Housing continues to stand out as the main social concern in Spain. According to the latest barometer from the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) for March, 43.5% of respondents consider access to housing the country’s biggest problem, reaching a new record high.
This figure confirms the growing pressure on the Spanish real estate market and reflects a sustained upward trend in recent months.
Housing: the top concern for 16 consecutive months
The CIS report places housing as Spain’s leading concern for the sixteenth consecutive month, highlighting the scale of the current situation. The indicator has also increased by 0.7 points compared to February, marking its highest level to date.
Following housing, the economic situation ranks as the second main concern, with 22.5% of mentions, representing an increase of 4.4 points compared to the previous month.
Employment quality and the economy also on the rise
The quality of employment ranks third, with 18.3%, after rising by 2.4 points and once again reaching record levels similar to those seen in October.
Meanwhile, concerns related to the government and political parties have declined to 15.4%, a decrease of 2.4 points, although they remain the fourth main national concern.
Immigration, which previously ranked higher, has dropped to fifth place with 14.8%.
Other key concerns among the population
The CIS report also highlights several additional issues:
- Political problems: 14.2%
- Unemployment: 13.1% (up by more than three points compared to February)
- Healthcare: 11.6%
- Behavior of politicians: 10.9% (down by more than three points)
- Youth-related issues: 8.8%
These figures illustrate a complex social landscape, with housing clearly standing out above all other concerns.
Housing and the economy also dominate personal concerns
Beyond national perception, the CIS also analyzes personal concerns. In this context, the economic crisis ranks first at 29.9%, followed by housing (27.8%) and healthcare (19.6%).
Employment quality appears as the fourth personal concern at 17.3%, while unemployment ranks fifth with 7.9%.
Perception of Spain’s economic situation
Regarding the country’s overall economic outlook, 54% of respondents consider it to be bad or very bad, compared to 37.4% who view it positively.
However, perceptions improve when it comes to personal finances: 65.8% of respondents say their financial situation is good or very good, while 25% report difficulties.
Conclusion
The fact that housing has remained the main concern in Spain for 16 consecutive months and has reached a record level of 43.5% highlights the scale of the current challenges in the real estate market.
In a context where demand remains high and access to housing is becoming increasingly difficult, having a well-informed and strategic approach is essential to making sound decisions.
At Spain Costas, we support our clients throughout the entire process, offering comprehensive guidance in the Spanish real estate market — from location analysis to property acquisition and management.
Source: Idealista (2026). Social concern about housing reaches a new record in March, according to the CIS
