Household composition by type in Austria

Austria: Household composition by type was 25.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
25.3%
World rank
66th
of 76 countries
All-time high
34.1%
in 1981
All-time low
0.0%
in 1971
Years of data
5
1971–2011

Household composition by type in Austria, 1971–2011

01020301971199120111971: 0 %1981: 34.1 %1991: 31.5 %2001: 29 %2011: 25.3 %

Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for household composition by type in Austria is 25.3%, measured in 2011.

The figure is down 12.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Austria peaked at 34.1% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.

Austria ranks 66th of 76 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Household composition by type in Austria, year by year

Annual values for Household composition by type in Austria, 1971 to 2011.
Year % Change
1971 0.0%
1981 34.1%
1991 31.5% -7.7%
2001 29.0% -7.9%
2011 25.3% -12.8%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 25.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 31.4%, 81% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 25.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.2%, 93% of the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1980s 34.1% 34.1% 34.1% 1
1990s 31.5% 31.5% 31.5% 1
2000s 29.0% 29.0% 29.0% 1
2010s 25.3% 25.3% 25.3% 1

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 63 Bolivia 25.4% compare
  2. 63 Liberia 25.4% compare
  3. 65 Serbia 25.3% compare
  4. 67 Ghana 24.7% compare
  5. 68 United States 23.8% compare
  6. 69 Chile 23.7% compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Austria?
Household composition by type in Austria was 25.3% in 2011, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 34.1% in 1981.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
How does Austria rank for household composition by type?
Austria ranks 66th out of 76 countries with data for 2011.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Household composition by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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.