Household composition by type in Colombia
Colombia: Household composition by type was 34.2% in 2015. ▬ Flat
Household composition by type in Colombia, 1973–2015
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household composition by type in Colombia is 34.2%, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Colombia peaked at 41.0% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 31.8%, in 1973.
That places Colombia 40th out of 76 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.8% | 31.8% | 31.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 38.6% | 38.6% | 38.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 39.4% | 38.5% | 41.0% | 3 |
| 2000s | 37.4% | 37.1% | 37.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 35.2% | 34.2% | 36.2% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Colombia?
- Household composition by type in Colombia was 34.2% in 2015, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.0% in 1995.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.8% in 1973.
- How does Colombia rank for household composition by type?
- Colombia ranks 40th out of 76 countries with data for 2015.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Colombia 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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About this data
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.