Household composition by type in Panama

Panama: Household composition by type was 34.2% in 2013. ▬ Flat

Latest (2013)
34.2%
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
39th
of 76 countries
All-time high
35.6%
in 1980
All-time low
31.1%
in 1960
Years of data
7
1960–2013

Household composition by type in Panama, 1960–2013

0102030401960198620131960: 31.1 %1970: 33.4 %1980: 35.6 %1990: 33 %2000: 34.2 %2010: 32.5 %2013: 34.2 %

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

Annual values for Household composition by type in Panama, 1960 to 2013.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 36 Honduras 35.4% compare
  2. 37 Mozambique 35.2% compare
  3. 38 Uganda 34.6% compare
  4. 40 Colombia 34.2% compare
  5. 41 Ireland 33.8% compare
  6. 42 Greece 33.7% compare

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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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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.