Data reveals a significant gap between supply and demand. Only 18,500 homes were built in the last decade, while 45,000 were required to meet population growth. This shortage has pushed purchase prices up by 10% and rental costs by 63% since 2021.

In affluent areas like Sant Just Desvern and Esplugues, property prices have reached 4,400 euros per square meter. Average monthly rents now exceed 1,400 euros in many towns, making it nearly impossible for young professionals to find affordable accommodation.

While the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) has approved a plan to build 220,000 new homes by 2050, experts warn that long-term urban planning does not address the immediate emergency affecting families today.