🇭🇷 Nearly 80% of Croatian Adults Aged 25–29 Still Live at Home

What We’re Showing

This graphic ranks European countries by the percentage share of adults aged 25–29 living with their parents, as sourced from Eurostat (2023).

Key Takeaway

• In Croatia and Montenegro, 80% of adults aged 25–29 adults live at home
• Interestingly, in neighboring Serbia this metric drops to 69%
• Nevertheless, expensive rents compared to local wages influence Balkan adults into staying with their parents longer
• Per this reddit thread, a strong family tradition also means Balkan adults usually leave home when they’re ready to set up their own home with a partner
• In the Nordics, less than 10% of adults in this age bracket live with their parents