Percentage of one-person households in Poland
Poland: Percentage of one-person households was 25.0% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Percentage of one-person households in Poland, 2005–2018
Source: UN, national statistical agencies, OECD, and Deutschland in Daten (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of one-person households in Poland is 25.0%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of one-person households in Poland peaked at 25.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 24.3%, in 2013.
Poland ranks 29th of 67 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of one-person households in Poland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.2% | — |
| 2006 | 25.1% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 25.2% | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 25.3% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 25.3% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 25.2% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 25.2% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 24.4% | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 24.3% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 24.4% | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 24.7% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 24.8% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 24.9% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 25.0% | +0.4% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 25.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.4%, 82% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Poland's 25.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.6%, 77% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.2% | 25.1% | 25.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.8% | 24.3% | 25.2% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of one-person households in Poland?
- Percentage of one-person households in Poland was 25.0% in 2018, according to UN, national statistical agencies, OECD, and Deutschland in Daten (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of one-person households recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.3% in 2008.
- What is the lowest percentage of one-person households recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.3% in 2013.
- How does Poland rank for percentage of one-person households?
- Poland ranks 29th out of 67 countries with data for 2018.
- Is percentage of one-person households rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from UN, national statistical agencies, OECD, and Deutschland in Daten (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of one-person households. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of one-person households as a share of the total number of households. Estimates combine multiple sources, including cross-country surveys and census data.