Summer is holiday time for many people in Europe, but stays away are also a privilege that many cannot afford.
In 2025, almost three in 10 EU citizens aged 16 or older were unable to afford a week of annual holiday away from home, according to the latest Eurostat figures.
This share increased by 0.5 percentage points compared with 2024.
However, when compared to a decade ago, the share decreased significantly by 7.7 percentage points.
Last year, the highest proportions of people unable to afford a week of annual holiday were recorded in Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and Hungary.
