Financial barriers prevent many North Rhine-Westphalians from going on holiday
According to current data from the State Statistics Office IT.NRW, a quarter of North Rhine-Westphalia's residents cannot afford a week's holiday per year for financial reasons. Single parents are particularly affected, with almost half (47,7 percent) saying they cannot afford a holiday. Foregoing a holiday is also widespread in single-person households and among young people under 24. Statistics show that around 34 percent of people living alone and 28 percent of those under 18 do not have the financial means to spend a week away from home. In contrast, the figure for childless couples is just under 18 percent. These figures shed light on the financial challenges faced by many households in North Rhine-Westphalia, which remain out of reach for many despite holidays being an important part of life.