Daniel Buda· PPE

Underestimated

Today, almost half of young people in the EU live with their parents

Omissions

• The data shows significant variation between EU member states - from around 19% in Denmark to over 70% in Croatia
• The figure varies by age group: higher percentages for 18-24 year olds (around 70%) compared to 25-34 year olds (around 30%)
• Data publication is from September 2025, but covers 2024 reference period which was available before the March 2026 session

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - Young people housing conditionsIn 2024, young people in the EU left home at average age 26.2 years; significant variation between countries suggests high rates of co-residence with parents
• SecondaryVoronoi - Share of Young Adults living with their parents in EuropeProportion of young people living with parents ranges from 11% in Netherlands to 40% in Ireland (specific age groups vary)
• SecondaryVoluntouring - Map of young adults living with their parents in Europe30% of EU adults aged 25-34 are still living with parents