Household composition by type in Liberia

Liberia: Household composition by type was 25.4% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
25.4%
World rank
63rd
of 76 countries
All-time high
29.6%
in 2007
All-time low
24.3%
in 2011
Years of data
6
2007–2019

Household composition by type in Liberia, 2007–2019

01020302007201320192007: 29.6 %2008: 27.9 %2009: 25.5 %2011: 24.3 %2013: 24.9 %2019: 25.4 %

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.7% 25.5% 29.6% 3
2010s 24.8% 24.3% 25.4% 3

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 60 Guinea 26.2% compare
  2. 61 Sierra Leone 25.8% compare
  3. 62 France 25.5% compare
  4. 63 Bolivia 25.4% compare
  5. 65 Serbia 25.3% compare
  6. 66 Austria 25.3% compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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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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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.