The table compares the data of various flat sizes and residential area per head in 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The information provided in square meter.
Overall, the floor area saw slight changes, the average household size steadily decreased and living space increased throughout the period.
To begin with, there were four types of accommodation available namely, 3-room, 4-room,5-room and executive. According to flat type floor area and living space provided. In 3-room flat offered only 69 square meter floor space, 4-room provided slightly higher space, while executive flat offered the highest floor area as opposed other types in 1980s. Depending on accommodation floor space rose over the period. Average household size saw rapid decreased and the least household size got more size per person compared with other. In 1990s the 3-room flat not available.
In 1980s, the average household size was 4.6, leading limited living space per person; for example, 3-room flat provided 15 square meters, whereas executive flat layout 32 square meter. Smaller household got more living space in the last two given years.
