Household composition by type in Hungary

Hungary: Household composition by type was 26.7% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
26.7%
World rank
58th
of 76 countries
All-time high
35.6%
in 1970
All-time low
0.0%
in 1980
Years of data
5
1970–2011

Household composition by type in Hungary, 1970–2011

0102030401970199020111970: 35.6 %1980: 0 %1990: 0 %2001: 31.2 %2011: 26.7 %

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

Analysis

Hungary recorded 26.7% for household composition by type in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Hungary peaked at 35.6% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1980.

That places Hungary 58th out of 76 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 35.6% 35.6% 35.6% 1
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
2000s 31.2% 31.2% 31.2% 1
2010s 26.7% 26.7% 26.7% 1

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 55 Cote d'Ivoire 27.6% compare
  2. 56 Zimbabwe 27.2% compare
  3. 57 Armenia 27.2% compare
  4. 59 Puerto Rico 26.6% compare
  5. 60 Guinea 26.2% compare
  6. 61 Sierra Leone 25.8% compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Hungary?
Household composition by type in Hungary was 26.7% in 2011, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 1970.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1980.
How does Hungary rank for household composition by type?
Hungary ranks 58th out of 76 countries with data for 2011.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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
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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.