Insee releases 2023 housing data and outlines 2027 census schedule

The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) has released detailed data from the 2023 census regarding the national housing stock. The dataset provides information on primary residences, secondary residences, occasional housing, and vacant homes across French municipalities, excluding Mayotte. This data is intended to assist local authorities, social landlords, and housing stakeholders in assessing local needs and territorial comparisons.

In addition to the housing data, Insee has provided details regarding the upcoming 2027 population census campaign. In municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, the census will involve the entire population and is scheduled to run from January 21 to February 20, 2027, in metropolitan France, the Antilles, French Guiana, and Mayotte, while La Reunion will conduct its census from February 4 to March 6, 2027.

For municipalities with 10,000 inhabitants or more, the census occurs annually but only targets a rotating 8% sample of addresses. In these areas, the 2027 campaign will take place from January 21 to February 27 in metropolitan France, the Antilles, French Guiana, and Mayotte, and from February 4 to March 13 in La Reunion. Residents will be notified by mail from their town hall or by a census agent.