Moving Out Ages: A Cross-Country Comparison
Germans Tend to Depart Homes at a Younger Age Compared to Others
Fun Fact: In the EU, the average 25-year-old moves out of their parental home at an age of 26.2 years. But, in Germany, that number drops to 23.9 years!
So, what about the gender gap? Men typically take a bit longer to leave "Hotel Mama" with an average of 24.6 years, while women in Germany move out at 23.1 years. However, it's important to remember that these numbers can vary greatly from country to country.
Inside Scoop: Finland takes the prize as the country where young adults leave home the earliest, averaging 21.4 years! In contrast, individuals in Croatia, Slovakia, and Greece tend to linger at "Hotel Mama" longer, with the average moving-out age of 31.3, 30.9, and 30.7 years, respectively.
Now, let's discuss the percentage of 25-year-olds still living with their parents. In Germany, 28.4% of 25-year-olds were still living at home in 2022, a number that has been steadily increasing. Interestingly, this figure is higher among men (33.8%) compared to women (22.4%). Do you find these statistics surprising or not?
Dive Deeper:
- Germany: Young adults moving out early compared to EU cities ntv.de
- Exploring the average age of moving out across EU countries eurostat.ec.europa.eu
Sources: ntv.de, Lar/RTS
- Statistical Office
- Germany
- EU
- Demographics
- Generation Rent
In light of the varied moving-out ages across Europe, one might consider implementing community policies that encourage vocational training, potentially enabling young adults to move out at a younger age. By offering home-and-garden vocational training, for instance, young adults could learn valuable skills to secure job opportunities and lead independent lifestyles.
