More Young Adults in Denmark Stay Living with Parents

High housing costs are keeping more young adults in Denmark at home with their parents.

A new study shows that 57 percent of 21-year-olds live with their parents in 2025.

This share was only 32 percent back in 2011.

The report comes from the Danish philanthropic association Realdania using Statistics Denmark data.

CPH Post reported these new statistics.

High home prices make moving out difficult for many young people today.

Some young adults also simply enjoy living with their family.

Home design plays a big role in this trend too.

Modern houses offer extra space and separate areas for children.

This layout gives young adults privacy and freedom at home.

Staying home is often better than renting a small, costly room.

Mette Mechlenborg from Aalborg University highlighted this home design factor.

Where a person grows up strongly affects when they leave home.

Near Copenhagen, 61 percent of 21-year-olds in Albertslund still live at home.

In contrast, only 14 percent stay at home on the island of Læsø.

Distance to schools and universities is a major factor.

Students who live far from campus move out much faster.

Cultural background also influences this decision.

Young people from non-Western backgrounds tend to stay at home longer.

Henrik Mahncke from Realdania noted that life quality remains equal for both groups.