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Youth emancipation in Barcelona declines due to high housing costs

The 2025 municipal survey reveals that 18% of young adults aged 25-34 still live with their parents.

Generic image of house keys on a table with euro banknotes, symbolizing housing costs.
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Generic image of house keys on a table with euro banknotes, symbolizing housing costs.

The Barcelona Youth 2025 survey reveals that emancipation in the Catalan capital has dropped by three points since the pandemic, particularly affecting those aged 25 to 34.

The real estate situation in Barcelona has become the main obstacle for young people. According to Barcelona City Council data, 18% of citizens aged 25-34 live at home, up from 15% in 2020. This occurs even though average incomes rose by 35% to 1,200 euros.
Housing costs consume most resources for those who have moved out. On average, young people spend 1,065 euros per month on housing, a 19.1% increase. Consequently, 82% of youth demand that the city prioritize housing access over other social issues.

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