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27% of EU Can't Afford Holiday; Romania Hit Hardest

7/15/2025

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In 2024, 27% of the EU population aged 16 and older faced the harsh reality of being unable to afford a week-long holiday, marking a slight improvement from 2023 and a significant drop since 2014. Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria struggled the most, with over 40% unable to take a break, while Luxembourg enjoyed the lowest rate at just 8.9%.

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Story summary

In 2024, 27% of the EU population aged 16 and older faced the harsh reality of being unable to afford a week-long holiday, marking a slight improvement from 2023 and a significant drop since 2014. Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria struggled the most, with over 40% unable to take a break, while Luxembourg enjoyed the lowest rate at just 8.9%.