Kenya vs Peru: Household composition by type

Kenya
32.5%
in 2020
Peru
32.4%
in 2017
Kenya rank
46th
Peru rank
48th

Household composition by type over time

  • Kenya
  • Peru
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 32.5% against 32.4% in Peru, a difference of 0.1%.

Kenya ranks 46th and Peru ranks 48th of 76 countries.

Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Peru Difference Ahead
1990s 29.4% 36.6% 7.2% Peru
2000s 37.0% 42.6% 5.6% Peru

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher household composition by type, Kenya or Peru?
Kenya, at 32.5% against 32.4% in Peru as of 2020.
What is the difference in household composition by type between Kenya and Peru?
0.1%, with Kenya ahead.
How do Kenya and Peru rank globally for household composition by type?
Kenya ranks 46th and Peru ranks 48th of 76 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Household composition by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Household composition by type
Unit
%
Source
United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
76 places, 562 data points, 1960–2021
Last refreshed

Percentage of households comprised of a married or in-partnership couple and their children (biological, step, and adopted/foster children), irrespective of children’s ages, and no one else.