Household composition by type in Liberia
Liberia: Household composition by type was 25.4% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Household composition by type in Liberia, 2007–2019
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household composition by type in Liberia is 25.4%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Liberia peaked at 29.6% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 24.3%, in 2011.
Liberia ranks 63rd of 76 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Household composition by type in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 29.6% | — |
| 2008 | 27.9% | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 25.5% | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 24.3% | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 24.9% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 25.4% | +1.8% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 25.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 37.3%, 68% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 25.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.2%, 72% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.7% | 25.5% | 29.6% | 3 |
| 2010s | 24.8% | 24.3% | 25.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Liberia?
- Household composition by type in Liberia was 25.4% in 2019, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.6% in 2007.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.3% in 2011.
- How does Liberia rank for household composition by type?
- Liberia ranks 63rd out of 76 countries with data for 2019.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia 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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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.