# How long do young people live with their parents?

**It typically takes 25.2 years, and anywhere from 25.2 years to 25.2 years (Austria, 2025).** (Source: MainMesh, updated 2026-10-15)

| Estimate | Region | Year | Low | Typical | High | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Austria | 2025 | 25.2 years | 25.2 years | 25.2 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Belgium | 2025 | 26.2 years | 26.2 years | 26.2 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2025 | 29.5 years | 29.5 years | 29.5 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Bulgaria | 2025 | 27.9 years | 27.9 years | 27.9 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Croatia | 2025 | 31.5 years | 31.5 years | 31.5 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Cyprus | 2025 | 27 years | 27 years | 27 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Czechia | 2025 | 25.8 years | 25.8 years | 25.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Denmark | 2025 | 21.8 years | 21.8 years | 21.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Estonia | 2025 | 22.7 years | 22.7 years | 22.7 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | EU average | 2025 | 26.3 years | 26.3 years | 26.3 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Finland | 2025 | 21.3 years | 21.3 years | 21.3 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | France | 2025 | 23.8 years | 23.8 years | 23.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Germany | 2025 | 24.1 years | 24.1 years | 24.1 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Greece | 2025 | 30.9 years | 30.9 years | 30.9 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Hungary | 2025 | 27.3 years | 27.3 years | 27.3 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Ireland | 2025 | 26.9 years | 26.9 years | 26.9 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Italy | 2025 | 30.2 years | 30.2 years | 30.2 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Latvia | 2025 | 25.7 years | 25.7 years | 25.7 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Lithuania | 2025 | 22.7 years | 22.7 years | 22.7 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Luxembourg | 2025 | 26.6 years | 26.6 years | 26.6 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Malta | 2025 | 27.5 years | 27.5 years | 27.5 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Netherlands | 2025 | 23.4 years | 23.4 years | 23.4 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | North Macedonia | 2025 | 30.7 years | 30.7 years | 30.7 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Norway | 2025 | 22.9 years | 22.9 years | 22.9 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Poland | 2025 | 26.8 years | 26.8 years | 26.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Portugal | 2025 | 28.8 years | 28.8 years | 28.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Romania | 2025 | 27.4 years | 27.4 years | 27.4 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Serbia | 2025 | 30.1 years | 30.1 years | 30.1 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Slovakia | 2025 | 30.9 years | 30.9 years | 30.9 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Slovenia | 2025 | 28.8 years | 28.8 years | 28.8 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Spain | 2025 | 30.2 years | 30.2 years | 30.2 years | Document |
| Average age of leaving the parental home | Sweden | 2025 | 23.1 years | 23.1 years | 23.1 years | Document |

The average age in years at which young people leave the parental household, for each country.

Eurostat estimates the average age at which young people leave their parents' home. The figure differs widely between countries because of housing costs, education systems and culture.

Canonical: https://mainmesh.com/time/leaving-parental-home