Household composition by type in Panama
Panama: Household composition by type was 34.2% in 2013. ▬ Flat
Household composition by type in Panama, 1960–2013
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2013, household composition by type in Panama stood at 34.2%.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Panama peaked at 35.6% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 31.1%, in 1960.
Panama ranks 39th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Household composition by type in Panama, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 31.1% | — |
| 1970 | 33.4% | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 35.6% | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 33.0% | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 34.2% | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 32.5% | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 34.2% | +5.3% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 34.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 31.4%, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Panama's 34.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 33.5%, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31.1% | 31.1% | 31.1% | 1 |
| 1970s | 33.4% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 1 |
| 1980s | 35.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 33.0% | 33.0% | 33.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.2% | 34.2% | 34.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.4% | 32.5% | 34.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Panama?
- Household composition by type in Panama was 34.2% in 2013, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 1980.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.1% in 1960.
- How does Panama rank for household composition by type?
- Panama ranks 39th out of 76 countries with data for 2013.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Panama 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.