Find out the average age at which people leave their parents’ home in different countries in this ranking. We examine the cultural, economic and social factors that influence people’s decisions to live on their own. From early movers in Northern Europe to those staying longer in family households, this global comparison sheds light on trends around the world.

At what age do people move out of their parents’ home?

1. 🇸🇪 Sweden: 18.5 years
2. 🇩🇰 Denmark: 21.1 years
3. 🇫🇮 Finland: 21.2 years
4. 🇳🇴 Norway: 21.5 years
5. 🇮🇸 Iceland: 21.7 years
6. 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 23.4 years
7. 🇩🇪 Germany: 23.7 years
8. 🇧🇪 Belgium: 24.1 years
9. 🇫🇷 France: 24.5 years
10. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 24.7 years
11. 🇦🇹 Austria: 25.2 years
12. 🇮🇪 Ireland: 25.5 years
13. 🇪🇸 Spain: 29.5 years
14. 🇮🇹 Italy: 30.1 years
15. 🇵🇹 Portugal: 30.2 years
16. 🇬🇷 Greece: 30.7 years
17. 🇷🇴 Romania: 28.9 years
18. 🇵🇱 Poland: 27.5 years
19. 🇭🇺 Hungary: 27.1 years
20. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: 26.8 years
21. 🇸🇰 Slovakia: 31.2 years
22. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 29.4 years
23. 🇭🇷 Croatia: 31.8 years
24. 🇷🇸 Serbia: 33.1 years
25. 🇺🇸 United States: 24.9 years
26. 🇨🇦 Canada: 23.7 years
27. 🇯🇵 Japan: 27.8 years
28. 🇦🇺 Australia: 23.3 years
29. 🇳🇿 New Zealand: 22.7 years
30. 🇧🇷 Brazil: 28.2 years
31. 🇲🇽 Mexico: 27.3 years
32. 🇦🇷 Argentina: 29.8 years
33. 🇮🇳 India: 27.2 years
34. 🇷🇺 Russia: 26.4 years
35. 🇨🇳 China: 28.5 years
36. 🇿🇦 South Africa: 26.9 years
37. 🇰🇷 South Korea: 30.2 years

Sources:

• Eurostat
• OECD Reports
• National Statistical Offices

Note:

This ranking reflects averages and societal norms across different regions, shaped by various socio-economic factors. In Northern Europe, younger ages are common due to strong social support systems, while in Southern Europe and other parts of the world, later ages are influenced by economic conditions, family traditions, and the housing market.