Household composition by type in Mozambique
Mozambique: Household composition by type was 35.2% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Household composition by type in Mozambique, 1997–2018
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.
Household composition by type in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 36.4% | — |
| 2003 | 36.9% | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 37.6% | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 39.5% | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 33.5% | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 35.2% | +4.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 35.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 37.3%, 94% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 35.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.2%, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
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
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.