What is household composition by type in France?

Household composition by type in France was 25.5% in 2015, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest household composition by type recorded in France?

The highest recorded value was 25.5% in 2015.

What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in France?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1962.

How does France rank for household composition by type?

France ranks 62nd out of 76 countries with data for 2015.

Where does this France 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.

Household composition by type in France

Name: Household composition by type in France
Creator: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

France: Household composition by type was 25.5% in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

25.5%

World rank

62nd

of 76 countries

All-time high

25.5%

in 2015

All-time low

0.0%

in 1962

Years of data

1962–2015

Household composition by type in France, 1962–2015

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for household composition by type in France is 25.5%, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in France peaked at 25.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1962.

That places France 62nd out of 76 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	2
1970s	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	1
1980s	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	1
1990s	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	2
2000s	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	1
2010s	12.8%	0.0%	25.5%	2

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in France?: Household composition by type in France was 25.5% in 2015, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in France?: The highest recorded value was 25.5% in 2015.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in France?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1962.
How does France rank for household composition by type?: France ranks 62nd out of 76 countries with data for 2015.
Where does this France 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

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: 07 August 2026

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.