Household composition by type in Paraguay

Paraguay: Household composition by type was 39.4% in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)
39.4%
World rank
24th
of 76 countries
All-time high
43.5%
in 1990
All-time low
29.8%
in 1962
Years of data
7
1962–2016

Household composition by type in Paraguay, 1962–2016

0102030401962198920161962: 29.8 %1972: 35.6 %1982: 42 %1990: 43.5 %1992: 41 %2002: 40.4 %2016: 39.4 %

Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Paraguay recorded 39.4% for household composition by type in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household composition by type in Paraguay peaked at 43.5% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 29.8%, in 1962.

Paraguay ranks 24th of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 29.8% 29.8% 29.8% 1
1970s 35.6% 35.6% 35.6% 1
1980s 42.0% 42.0% 42.0% 1
1990s 42.2% 41.0% 43.5% 2
2000s 40.4% 40.4% 40.4% 1
2010s 39.4% 39.4% 39.4% 1

Countries ranked near Paraguay

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  5. 26 Fiji 38.1% compare
  6. 27 Vietnam 37.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is household composition by type in Paraguay?
Household composition by type in Paraguay was 39.4% in 2016, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Paraguay?
The highest recorded value was 43.5% in 1990.
What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Paraguay?
The lowest recorded value was 29.8% in 1962.
How does Paraguay rank for household composition by type?
Paraguay ranks 24th out of 76 countries with data for 2016.
Is household composition by type rising or falling in Paraguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Paraguay 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.