Household composition by type in Pakistan

Pakistan: Household composition by type was 38.6% in 2013. ▬ Flat

Latest (2013)
38.6%
World rank
25th
of 76 countries
All-time high
46.0%
in 1991
All-time low
38.6%
in 2013
Years of data
5
1973–2013

Household composition by type in Pakistan, 1973–2013

010203040501973199320131973: 40.9 %1991: 46 %1998: 44.4 %2006: 42.8 %2013: 38.6 %

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  5. 27 Vietnam 37.7% compare
  6. 28 Democratic Republic of Congo 37.7% compare

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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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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.