Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France
France: Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household was 23.8 Average in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
23.8 Average
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
33rd
of 43 countries
All-time high
24.1 Average
in 2017
All-time low
23.3 Average
in 2009
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Average.
Analysis
In 2025, estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France stood at 23.8 Average.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France peaked at 24.1 Average in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23.3 Average, in 2009.
That places France 33rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France, year by year
| Year | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23.5 Average | — |
| 2004 | 23.6 Average | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 23.7 Average | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 23.5 Average | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 23.4 Average | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 23.4 Average | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 23.3 Average | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 23.5 Average | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 23.6 Average | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 23.5 Average | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 23.7 Average | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 23.7 Average | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 23.9 Average | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 23.8 Average | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 24.1 Average | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 23.7 Average | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 23.6 Average | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 24 Average | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 23.6 Average | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 23.4 Average | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 23.7 Average | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 23.5 Average | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 23.8 Average | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.49 Average | 23.3 Average | 23.7 Average | 7 |
| 2010s | 23.71 Average | 23.5 Average | 24.1 Average | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.67 Average | 23.4 Average | 24 Average | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 30 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 24.6 Average compare
- 30 United Kingdom 24.6 Average compare
- 32 Germany 24.1 Average compare
- 34 Netherlands 23.4 Average compare
- 34 Netherlands 23.4 Average compare
- 36 Sweden 23.1 Average compare
More population data for France
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France?
- Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household in France was 23.8 Average in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 24.1 Average in 2017.
- What is the lowest estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.3 Average in 2009.
- How does France rank for estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household?
- France ranks 33rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Estimated average age of young persons leaving the parental household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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