Although it still represents more than a quarter of the adult population, this figure shows positive signs of recovery: 1.5 percentage points (p.p.) less than in 2023 and 10.6 p.p. less than in 2014.

The reality, however, is quite uneven across EU countries. Romania leads the list of countries with the most citizens unable to afford a vacation, with 58.6% of the population in this situation. Greece (46.0%), Bulgaria (41.4%), Hungary (39.3%), and Portugal (35.2%) follow, where economic hardships continue to affect residents' annual vacations.


At the other end of the scale, countries like Luxembourg (8.9%), Sweden (11.6%), and the Netherlands (13.0%) have significantly lower percentages, revealing families' greater ability to afford a week away from home.

This data reflects differences in purchasing power and cost of living between Member States, as well as the impact of more effective social and labour policies in certain countries.