CBOS research shows that almost two fifths of young single Poles aged 25-34 live with their parents or guardians. This is a clear increase compared to previous years – in 2005 this percentage was 29 percent, and in 2017 – 34 percent.
Interestingly, the majority of people staying in family homes are men (58%), and the largest age group among them are people aged 25-29 (59%).
The rest of the article below the video:
The authors of the study pointed out that men stay in family homes more often than women, although their percentage decreases with age, while in the case of women – it increases.. CBOS uses the term “nested” to describe people aged 25-34 who live with their parents and do not have a spouse or children of their own. This group does not include divorced or widowed people.
Most nesters live in the countryside (61%), and the smallest percentage live in cities with over 500,000 inhabitants. inhabitants (3%). CBOS notes that although 83 percent nesters work, not all of them are completely financially independent – 24 percent declares partial independence, and 13 percent benefits from financial support from parents.
Among unemployed people, as many as 66 percent benefits at least partially from the financial support of parents. Nevertheless, even among those who work, 87 percent achieves an income that allows for full financial independence, but still lives with her parents.
The study also revealed that 32 percent nesters do not plan to move out or postpone it for an unspecified future. Only 18 percent intends to leave the family home in the next year, and 15 percent within two or three years.
The reasons for staying in family homes vary, but the most frequently mentioned are economic aspects. 51% of people mention the lack of housing. respondents, lower costs of living – 42%, and lack of sufficient income – 39%. Other reasons include continuing education (11%), good living conditions in the family home (48%) and support from parents in everyday duties (21%).
Read also: Apartment prices in Poland may double by 2035. Experts have no illusions
One third of nesters (32%) stay at home due to the lack of a family of their own, and 21%. indicates emotional attachment to parents. In turn, 14 percent respondents stay at home due to the need to care for their parents. The least common reason is parents' opposition to the child moving out (1%).
The data presented by CBOS comes from two studies: “How we live” and “Current problems and events”. The first one was carried out on a sample of 216 people aged 25-34 on September 8-15, 2025, using the CBOS research panel. The second one was conducted on September 11-22, 2025 on a sample of 969 people, using the mixed-mode methodology (CAPI, CATI, CAWI).
