Household composition by type in Philippines
Philippines: Household composition by type was 42.2% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Household composition by type in Philippines, 1990–2017
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household composition by type in Philippines is 42.2%, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Philippines peaked at 58.1% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 42.2%, in 2017.
Philippines ranks 17th of 76 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.6% | 49.6% | 58.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 50.7% | 45.4% | 56.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 45.9% | 42.2% | 51.4% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Philippines?
- Household composition by type in Philippines was 42.2% in 2017, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 58.1% in 1990.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.2% in 2017.
- How does Philippines rank for household composition by type?
- Philippines ranks 17th out of 76 countries with data for 2017.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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
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.