Household composition by type in Greece

Greece: Household composition by type was 33.7% in 2011. ▼ Falling

Latest (2011)
33.7%
World rank
42nd
of 76 countries
All-time high
43.4%
in 1981
All-time low
33.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
1971–2011

Household composition by type in Greece, 1971–2011

0102030401971199120111971: 41.2 %1981: 43.4 %1991: 42.4 %2001: 37.7 %2011: 33.7 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for household composition by type in Greece is 33.7%, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of down 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Greece peaked at 43.4% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 33.7%, in 2011.

That places Greece 42nd out of 76 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

Household composition by type in Greece, year by year

Annual values for Household composition by type in Greece, 1971 to 2011.
Year % Change
1971 41.2%
1981 43.4% +5.3%
1991 42.4% -2.3%
2001 37.7% -11.1%
2011 33.7% -10.6%

Greece compared with similar countries

  • Greece's 33.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 31.4%, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
  • Greece's 33.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.2%, 1.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 41.2% 41.2% 41.2% 1
1980s 43.4% 43.4% 43.4% 1
1990s 42.4% 42.4% 42.4% 1
2000s 37.7% 37.7% 37.7% 1
2010s 33.7% 33.7% 33.7% 1

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 39 Panama 34.2% compare
  2. 40 Colombia 34.2% compare
  3. 41 Ireland 33.8% compare
  4. 43 Togo 33.5% compare
  5. 43 Uruguay 33.5% compare
  6. 45 Kazakhstan 33.2% compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Greece?
Household composition by type in Greece was 33.7% in 2011, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 43.4% in 1981.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 33.7% in 2011.
How does Greece rank for household composition by type?
Greece ranks 42nd out of 76 countries with data for 2011.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Greece 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

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.