asuntokannasta

Asuntokanta is a Finnish statistical term describing the total stock of dwellings in a defined area—such as a country, region, or municipality—at a specific point in time. The elative form asuntokannasta appears in reports and analyses referring to data derived from the housing stock. The concept encompasses all places built or designated for year-round occupancy that are part of the housing market, including single-family houses, terraced housing, apartment buildings, and other residences. Depending on the statistical definition, it may also include vacant dwellings that are held for future use or renovation, as well as secondary or seasonal homes.

The housing stock is categorized by characteristics such as dwelling type, construction period, ownership form, and energy performance. In Finland, official statistics on asuntokanta are produced by agencies like Statistics Finland, which collect data from building permits, population registers, cadastral records, and occupancy data. These statistics support urban planning, housing policy, and market analysis, as well as demographic research and energy efficiency planning.

Trends in asuntokanta reflect new construction and demolitions, renovations and modernization, and changes in occupancy. An aging stock often drives policy focus on upgrades to energy efficiency, accessibility, and core infrastructure, while growth in population or migration affects demand and the geographic distribution of the stock. Overall, the housing stock provides the baseline for assessing housing supply, affordability, and resilience in housing markets.