Household composition by type in Honduras

Honduras: Household composition by type was 35.4% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
35.4%
World rank
36th
of 76 countries
All-time high
43.2%
in 1988
All-time low
35.1%
in 2012
Years of data
6
1974–2019

Household composition by type in Honduras, 1974–2019

0102030401974199620191974: 41.7 %1988: 43.2 %2001: 40.7 %2006: 40 %2012: 35.1 %2019: 35.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2019, household composition by type in Honduras stood at 35.4%.

That represents a change of down 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Honduras peaked at 43.2% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 35.1%, in 2012.

That places Honduras 36th out of 76 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 41.7% 41.7% 41.7% 1
1980s 43.2% 43.2% 43.2% 1
2000s 40.3% 40.0% 40.7% 2
2010s 35.3% 35.1% 35.4% 2

Countries ranked near Honduras

  1. 33 Zambia 35.6% compare
  2. 34 Benin 35.4% compare
  3. 35 Tanzania 35.4% compare
  4. 37 Mozambique 35.2% compare
  5. 38 Uganda 34.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Honduras?
Household composition by type in Honduras was 35.4% in 2019, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Honduras?
The highest recorded value was 43.2% in 1988.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Honduras?
The lowest recorded value was 35.1% in 2012.
How does Honduras rank for household composition by type?
Honduras ranks 36th out of 76 countries with data for 2019.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Honduras?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Honduras 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.