bostäderenheter

Bostäderenheter is a term used in Swedish housing statistics to denote a dwelling unit that is suitable for independent occupancy. A bostäderenhet represents the basic unit in the housing stock and can take the form of an apartment in a multi-family building, a row house, a semi-detached house, or a detached single-family home, provided it is designed for year-round habitation and has the essential facilities for living.

Typically, a bostäderenhet has its own address and includes amenities such as a kitchen and a bathroom, and at least one living space that can serve as a bedroom. It may be located within a building with shared structures, but the unit itself is independently occupiable and is intended for one household.

In statistics and planning, the number of bostäderenheter is used to describe the housing stock, calculate occupancy rates, and analyze energy consumption per unit. Data are collected by Statistics Sweden (SCB) and municipal authorities, and definitions may vary slightly over time or between agencies.

Seasonal or holiday properties are sometimes treated separately; units used year-round are counted as bostäderenheter, while purely seasonal cabins may be excluded or categorized differently. Duplexes or split units can count as more than one bostäderenhet if each part is independently occupiable.

Related terms include bostad, lägenhet, and boende, and the concept is central to housing policy, urban planning, and statistical reporting in Sweden.