Children in Spain typically leave home in their mid- to late-twenties, with many staying at home until they are financially stable enough to afford their own place.
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In Spain, it is common for children to live with their parents until their mid- to late-twenties, with many staying at home until they are financially stable enough to afford their own place. According to a study by Eurostat, 80% of Spaniards aged 25-29 still live with their parents. This is partly due to the country’s high youth unemployment rate and the difficulty of finding affordable housing.
In Spain, family is highly valued, and it is not uncommon for multiple generations to live under the same roof.
“Family plays a big role in Spanish life,” says Bella Clough, director of the Spanish-owned estate agency Spain Property Guides. “But there’s also a financial aspect. With so many young people struggling to find work, the idea of striking out on your own and leaving the safety net of your family home can be daunting.”
Interestingly, there is a cultural tradition in Spain called “botellon” where young people gather in public places with their own drinks to socialize and party instead of going to bars or clubs. This may contribute to the trend of young adults staying at home longer, as it offers a low-cost alternative to going out.
Here is a table summarizing the age at which children leave home in various countries:
Country
Age of leaving home
Spain
Mid- to late 20s
United States
Early 20s
Italy
Mid- to late 30s
Japan
Late 20s to early 30s
Brazil
Late teens to early 20s
Overall, while children in Spain may live with their parents longer than in some other countries, it is a cultural norm that allows for strong family ties and support during difficult times.
See a video about the subject.
The video discusses the importance of children leaving their parents’ homes to become responsible and self-sufficient. The speakers emphasize that children should not have an entitlement mentality and should work for their own money. Parents should not enable their children’s dependency mindset, and children should buy things for themselves with their legally-sourced money. There is a conversation among panelists addressing when children should leave their parents’ homes, and one panelist suggests that children should learn responsibility from a young age. The speakers argue against buying children luxury goods, expose them to hardships in the world, and suggests that girls should be given equal opportunities to boys. The mentality that women are vulnerable should also be changed, and working at a young age helps to prevent vulnerability while developing a sense of responsibility. Finally, the speaker discusses the importance of being productive and learning the value of hard work.
According to Eurostat (2021), the average age at which the Spanish left the parental home in 2020 was 29.8, more than three years greater than in the European Union as a whole (where the average age was 26,4).
The figures are from a report released by the Emancipation Observatory, and correspond to the first quarter of 2015. They are unchanged from the previous quarter, and reveal that in Spain the average youngster doesn’t leave home until the age of 28.9 years.
Eurostat’s latest figures reveal that the average age for Spanish not-so-youngsters to leave home for the first time is 28.9 years. That’s way behind the EU average of 26.1 years.
More interesting questions on the topic
What is the average age to move out of parents house in Spain?
Answer: At EU level, young women left on average their parental household at the age of 25.5 years while young men did it at the age of 27.4 years. In 11 EU countries (Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Greece, Slovenia, Italy, Malta, Spain, Romania and Poland), men left their parental home on average after the age of 30.
Is a 16 year old a minor in Spain?
The response is: Spanish law defines anyone under 18 to be a minor.
How long do people live with their parents in Spain?
Spanish youth at home longer than average in Europe The average age is 29 years and nine months, according to official Eurostat data. ‘The economic recovery has not reduced the percentage of young people (aged between 25 and 34) living with their parents.
Why do Spanish people leave home so late?
Housing prices, both purchase and rent, are the main reason why young Spaniards take longer to leave home. Due to the current economic and labour conditions, the majority of young people can not afford to rent and, specially, to buy a house, which forces them to stay for a longer period of time at their parents’ house.
When do young people leave the family home in Sweden?
Young people in Sweden leave the family home, on average, as early as 17.5 years. Eurostat has revealed the average age of when Europe’s young people leave the parental home. The ages differ dramatically, with an average age of 17.4 years in Sweden and 33.3 years in Montenegro. The average age for Europeans was reported to be around 26.4 years.
How do young people live in Spain?
To talk about young people’s lives is to talk about property – their desire to buy or rent it and the economic effort required to do so. 1. More young Spaniards live with their parents than in most of Europe. The average age for leaving home is around 30, three years more than the European average.
How old do young people leave the parental home?
Answer will be: Between 2006 and 2016, there was a slight decrease in the average age at which young people left the parental home, and more so for men than for women. The average leaving age decreased by 0.5 years for men (from 27.6 years old) and by just 0.1 years for women (from 25.2 years).
Which countries have the most young people leaving their parents?
Answer: Portugal, Croatia, Slovakia, Greece and Bulgaria recorded the oldest average ages of leaving the parental home, at 30 years and over. Young people in Serbia also had left their parental household on average at an age older than 30. By contrast, Estonia, Denmark, Finland and Sweden showed the youngest average ages, 23 years or less.
When do young people leave home in Spain?
In reply to that: The figures are from a report released by the Emancipation Observatory, and correspond to the first quarter of 2015. They are unchanged from the previous quarter, and reveal that in Spain the average youngster doesn’t leave home until the age of 28.9 years.
When do young people leave the family home in Sweden?
As a response to this: Young people in Sweden leave the family home, on average, as early as 17.5 years. Eurostat has revealed the average age of when Europe’s young people leave the parental home. The ages differ dramatically, with an average age of 17.4 years in Sweden and 33.3 years in Montenegro. The average age for Europeans was reported to be around 26.4 years.
What is the average age a child leaves the parental home?
This average varies a lot among the EU Member States. Portugal, Croatia, Slovakia, Greece and Bulgaria recorded the oldest average ages of leaving the parental home, at 30 years and over. Young people in Serbia also had left their parental household on average at an age older than 30.
How do young people live in Spain?
Answer: To talk about young people’s lives is to talk about property – their desire to buy or rent it and the economic effort required to do so. 1. More young Spaniards live with their parents than in most of Europe. The average age for leaving home is around 30, three years more than the European average.
