Household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Household composition by type was 37.7% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2017
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 37.7%.
The figure is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 42.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 36.7%, in 2013.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 28th out of 76 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.9% | 38.3% | 41.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.9% | 36.7% | 42.3% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo was 37.7% in 2017, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 42.3% in 2010.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.7% in 2013.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for household composition by type?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 28th out of 76 countries with data for 2017.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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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.