October 21, 2025|
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|about 1 month agoSwiss Young Adults Stay Home Longer Amid Housing Challenges
New federal statistics reveal Swiss youth now leave parents' homes at average age of 23.7, nearly two years later than previous generations, reflecting housing market pressures.
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- Swiss young adults are staying longer in their parents' homes compared to previous generations
- Gender differences exist in home-leaving patterns, with men staying longer than women
- Language regions influence home-leaving patterns, with Italian-speaking regions showing longer stay periods
By The Numbers
23.7
Average age of leaving parental home for current generation
19%
Young adults who moved out by age 20 in younger cohort
70%
Young Swiss who leave home by age 25
They Said
"Eight in ten young adults are in contact with their parents at least once a week"