Household composition by type in Mozambique

Mozambique: Household composition by type was 35.2% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
35.2%
World rank
37th
of 76 countries
All-time high
39.5%
in 2008
All-time low
33.5%
in 2011
Years of data
7
1997–2018

Household composition by type in Mozambique, 1997–2018

0102030401997200720181997: 36.4 %2003: 36.9 %2007: 37.6 %2008: 39.5 %2009: 36 %2011: 33.5 %2018: 35.2 %

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

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 35.2% for household composition by type in 2018.

The figure is down 10.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Mozambique peaked at 39.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 33.5%, in 2011.

Mozambique ranks 37th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 36.4% 36.4% 36.4% 1
2000s 37.5% 36.0% 39.5% 4
2010s 34.3% 33.5% 35.2% 2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 34 Benin 35.4% compare
  2. 35 Tanzania 35.4% compare
  3. 36 Honduras 35.4% compare
  4. 38 Uganda 34.6% compare
  5. 39 Panama 34.2% compare
  6. 40 Colombia 34.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Mozambique?
Household composition by type in Mozambique was 35.2% in 2018, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 39.5% in 2008.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 33.5% in 2011.
How does Mozambique rank for household composition by type?
Mozambique ranks 37th out of 76 countries with data for 2018.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mozambique 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.