Household composition by type in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Household composition by type was 25.8% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Household composition by type in Sierra Leone, 2004–2019
Source: United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household composition by type in Sierra Leone is 25.8%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household composition by type in Sierra Leone peaked at 29.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 19.4%, in 2004.
Sierra Leone ranks 61st of 76 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Household composition by type in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 19.4% | — |
| 2005 | 28.6% | +47.9% |
| 2008 | 28.2% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 29.3% | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 27.1% | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 24.6% | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 26.9% | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | -4.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 25.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 37.3%, 69% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 25.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35.2%, 73% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.4% | 19.4% | 28.6% | 3 |
| 2010s | 26.7% | 24.6% | 29.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household composition by type in Sierra Leone?
- Household composition by type in Sierra Leone was 25.8% in 2019, according to United Nations (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest household composition by type recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 29.3% in 2010.
- What is the lowest household composition by type recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.4% in 2004.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for household composition by type?
- Sierra Leone ranks 61st out of 76 countries with data for 2019.
- Is household composition by type rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.