Household composition by type in Pakistan
Pakistan: Household composition by type was 38.6% in 2013. ▬ Flat
Household composition by type in Pakistan, 1973–2013
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household composition by type in Pakistan is 38.6%, measured in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Pakistan peaked at 46.0% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 38.6%, in 2013.
Pakistan ranks 25th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.9% | 40.9% | 40.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 45.2% | 44.4% | 46.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 42.8% | 42.8% | 42.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 38.6% | 38.6% | 38.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Pakistan?
- Household composition by type in Pakistan was 38.6% in 2013, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 46.0% in 1991.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.6% in 2013.
- How does Pakistan rank for household composition by type?
- Pakistan ranks 25th out of 76 countries with data for 2013.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.