A recently published report by the U.S.-based financial and economic magazine CEOWORLD, known for its global rankings and comparative studies, sheds light on the disparities in homeownership rates across Arab countries. The findings reflect significant socio-economic differences within the region.
At the top of the Arab world, Bahrain boasts the highest homeownership rate, with 83.18% of its population owning their homes. Close behind is Oman with 83%, followed by Sudan, Morocco, and Jordan. Kuwait ranks sixth regionally, with a rate of 77.69%, notably higher than the global average.
Despite ongoing economic hardship, Lebanon maintains a relatively high homeownership rate within the Arab region. Ranked fourteenth, the country has an estimated 70% of citizens owning their homes – a notable figure given the severe financial crisis, the collapse of the Lebanese pound, and the near-total absence of housing loans since 2019.
At the lower end of the scale, the United Arab Emirates records the lowest homeownership rate in the Arab world, at just 41.7%. Just ahead is Saudi Arabia, with a rate of 62.08%. These figures reflect the growing challenges in the Gulf’s real estate markets, where high property prices and limited access to affordable housing continue to hinder homeownership.
The report offers a revealing snapshot of how economic conditions, housing policies, and financial systems shape property ownership patterns across the Arab world.
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