Household composition by type in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Household composition by type was 33.2% in 2015. ▼ Falling

Latest (2015)
33.2%
World rank
45th
of 76 countries
All-time high
42.2%
in 1999
All-time low
32.4%
in 2009
Years of data
6
1995–2015

Household composition by type in Kazakhstan, 1995–2015

0102030401995200520151995: 40.1 %1999: 42.2 %2006: 39.1 %2009: 32.4 %2010: 36.3 %2015: 33.2 %

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

Analysis

Kazakhstan recorded 33.2% for household composition by type in 2015.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Kazakhstan peaked at 42.2% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 32.4%, in 2009.

Kazakhstan ranks 45th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Household composition by type in Kazakhstan, year by year

Annual values for Household composition by type in Kazakhstan, 1995 to 2015.
Year % Change
1995 40.1%
1999 42.2% +5.3%
2006 39.1% -7.4%
2009 32.4% -17.1%
2010 36.3% +11.9%
2015 33.2% -8.4%

Kazakhstan compared with similar countries

  • Kazakhstan's 33.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.7%, 88% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Kazakhstan's 33.2% 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
1990s 41.2% 40.1% 42.2% 2
2000s 35.8% 32.4% 39.1% 2
2010s 34.8% 33.2% 36.3% 2

Countries ranked near Kazakhstan

  1. 42 Greece 33.7% compare
  2. 43 Togo 33.5% compare
  3. 43 Uruguay 33.5% compare
  4. 46 Kenya 32.5% compare
  5. 47 Kyrgyzstan 32.5% compare
  6. 48 Peru 32.4% compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Kazakhstan?
Household composition by type in Kazakhstan was 33.2% in 2015, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Kazakhstan?
The highest recorded value was 42.2% in 1999.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Kazakhstan?
The lowest recorded value was 32.4% in 2009.
How does Kazakhstan rank for household composition by type?
Kazakhstan ranks 45th out of 76 countries with data for 2015.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Kazakhstan 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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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.