Average percentage of reported challenges faced by people living abroad by age

The bar chart illustrates the average percentage of challenges reported by individuals living in foreign countries, categorised by three age groups: 18-34, 35-54, and over 55.

Overall, it is evident that the nature of difficulties encountered varies significantly with age. While the oldest demographic identifies language acquisition as their most significant hurdle, younger people report higher levels of difficulty regarding social integration and housing.

For the 18-34 age group, making friends is the most frequently reported challenge at 46%, followed closely by finding accommodation at 40%, while learning the local language is the least problematic at 29%. A similar pattern is observed among those aged 35-54, where finding somewhere to live is the primary concern at 39%, followed by making friends at 36% and language learning at 35%.

In contrast, the over 55 age group reports a markedly different experience. Learning the local language is the most significant challenge for this demographic, cited by 54% of respondents. Conversely, making friends and finding somewhere to live are reported less frequently by this group, at 23% and 22% respectively, representing the lowest figures across all categories and age groups.