Young residents in Cyprus enjoy significantly less crowded living conditions compared to their European peers, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. In 2025, Cyprus recorded the lowest proportion of young people aged 15 to 29 living in overcrowded households across the entire European Union.
Key Living Condition Metrics (2025)
| Metric / Region | Cyprus | EU Average | Difference |
| Youth Overcrowding Rate (Ages 15–29) | 3.5% | 26.9% | 23.4 percentage points lower |
| Total Population Overcrowding Rate | 2.2% | 16.8% | 14.6 percentage points lower |
| Youth vs. General Population Gap | +1.3 percentage points | +10.1 percentage points | Significantly smaller gap in Cyprus |
European Comparison: Best and Worst Performers
While over a quarter of young adults across the EU reside in overcrowded homes—exceeding the general population rate by over 10 percentage points—Cyprus maintains a major lead in housing space adequacy, followed by Ireland and Malta.
1. Countries with the Lowest Youth Overcrowding Rates
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Cyprus: 3.5%
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Ireland: 7.4%
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Malta: 7.7%
2. Countries with the Highest Youth Overcrowding Rates
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Romania: 60.4%
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Latvia: 54.9%
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Bulgaria: 52.8%
The data underscores a sharp disparity across EU member states, positioning Cyprus as a clear leader in housing space quality for young adults.
Source: Stockwatch.com.cy