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Dwelling density

Dwelling density is the ratio between the size of the dwelling and the number of persons living in it. Dwelling size is expressed either as the number of rooms or as the floor area of the dwelling.



Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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