Find out about the average age of first-time home buyers by country in this ranking that compares when people around the world typically buy their first home. The ranking provides insight into the economic, cultural, and social factors that influence home-buying trends, showing which countries have younger or older home buyers. If you’re curious about real estate trends or are considering buying your own home, explore how the average age is changing around the world.

Average age of first-time home buyers by country

🇩🇰 Denmark: 24
🇸🇪 Sweden: 26
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 28
🇩🇪 Germany: 29
🇳🇴 Norway: 29
🇫🇮 Finland: 29
🇨🇦 Canada: 30
🇦🇺 Australia: 31
🇺🇸 United States: 32
🇳🇿 New Zealand: 32
🇯🇵 Japan: 32
🇫🇷 France: 33
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 34
🇦🇹 Austria: 34
🇧🇪 Belgium: 34
🇨🇭 Switzerland: 34
🇪🇸 Spain: 35
🇮🇹 Italy: 35
🇵🇹 Portugal: 35
🇮🇪 Ireland: 35
🇸🇬 Singapore: 36
🇭🇰 Hong Kong: 37
🇰🇷 South Korea: 38
🇹🇼 Taiwan: 38
🇮🇱 Israel: 38
🇲🇹 Malta: 39
🇧🇷 Brazil: 39
🇲🇽 Mexico: 39
🇨🇱 Chile: 40
🇦🇷 Argentina: 40
🇷🇺 Russia: 40
🇿🇦 South Africa: 41
🇮🇳 India: 42
🇲🇾 Malaysia: 42
🇹🇭 Thailand: 43
🇻🇳 Vietnam: 43
🇵🇭 Philippines: 44
🇨🇳 China: 44
🇹🇷 Turkey: 45
🇪🇬 Egypt: 46
🇦🇪 UAE: 46
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 47
🇮🇷 Iran: 47
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 48
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 49
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 49
🇻🇪 Venezuela: 50
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe: 50
🇰🇪 Kenya: 50
🇬🇭 Ghana: 50

Note: This ranking is based on various reports and surveys conducted globally on housing markets, homebuyer trends, and real estate statistics. The average age of first-time home buyers can be influenced by factors such as housing affordability, economic conditions, cultural norms, and government policies.

Some key sources include: Global Property Guide, OECD Housing Data, National Real Estate Associations, EUROSTAT, World Bank Reports.