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Buildings designed as family dwellings. By level of conservation

Buildings designed as family dwellings. By level of conservation Catalonia Value
Dilapidated In poor condition With some deficiencies In good condition Total
2011 4,868 15,052 85,369 1,072,032 1,177,321
2001 10,404 17,285 73,576 962,631 1,063,896
1990 4,862 20,310 84,737 804,600 914,509
1980 4,337 31,926 129,061 599,194 764,518
1970 4,330 32,638 140,008 441,546 618,522
Units: Number.
Source: Idescat, based on the Census of Buildings INE's.
Note: Previous years to 2011, data corresponding to family dwellings.
Buildings designed as family dwellings. By level of conservation Spain Value
Dilapidated In poor condition With some deficiencies In good condition Total
2011 55,187 171,588 736,551 8,767,673 9,730,999
2001 94,794 173,981 681,636 7,673,464 8,623,875
1990 46,388 274,618 879,632 6,298,267 7,498,905
1980 50,169 501,642 1,434,201 4,530,577 6,516,589
1970 57,504 565,854 1,660,538 3,517,276 5,801,172
Units: Number.
Source: INE.
Note: Previous years to 2011, data corresponding to family dwellings.

Last update: December 19, 2013.

Methodological note

The population scope in the 2011 Building Censusconsists of all buildings in the territory (regardless of their principal use) that are fully constructed and contain some type of dwelling, with the listing of properties that are located there. That is, it does not include buildings that contain no dwellings. This is the main difference between previous censuses. The 2011 Building Census is limited to buildings that contain some type of dwelling, and does not provide information on other buildings. Previous censuses excluded buildings used for strictly agricultural or livestock purposes. This Census also excludes buildings, regardless of use, that contain no dwellings whatsoever.

There was no registry of buildings that, having been totally or partially demolished, were being rebuilt and had no roof as of the census date.

Therefore, the following are also excluded:

  • Buildings being demolished, or considered dilapidated when vacated.
  • Constructions located in squares, on the pavement or in recreational areas intended for the sale of beverages, tobacco, newspapers, etc.
  • Buildings strictly intended for agricultural production and, therefore, not simultaneously being used as a family or group dwelling, or for activities other than agricultural production.

Degree of conservation

This variable establishes the state of conservation of the building, complementing the information provided with a variable for years of construction. Thus it is assigned a value for:

  • Dilapidated, if the building is found in one of the following circumstances: it is being shored up, pending official declaration of ruin or has been officially declared as a ruin.
  • Poor, if the building is found in one or more of the following circumstances: there is severe cracking or bulging in one of its façades; there is sagging or drooping in the ceilings or floors; or the building foundation has noticeably given way (for example, the stair treads are noticeably slanted).
  • Deficient, if the building has one of the following circumstances: the rain or sewer drainpipes are in poor conditions; there is damp at the base of the building or the roof has leaks.
  • Good, if the building has none of the circumstances indicated for dilapidated, poor or deficient status.

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