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.
Household composition by type in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 41.4% | — |
| 2007 | 38.3% | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 42.3% | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 36.7% | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 37.7% | +2.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 37.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 37.3%, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 37.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.2%, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.9% | 38.3% | 41.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.9% | 36.7% | 42.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
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.