Share of single parent households in United States
United States: Share of single parent households was 9.13 in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
9.13
World rank
41st
of 70 countries
All-time high
13.12
in 2009
All-time low
5.23
in 1960
Years of data
9
1960–2015
Share of single parent households in United States, 1960–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of single parent households in United States is 9.13, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of single parent households in United States peaked at 13.12 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5.23, in 1960.
That places United States 41st out of 70 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of single parent households in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.23 | — |
| 1970 | 6.77 | +29.4% |
| 1980 | 7.71 | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 8.35 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 8.62 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 9.29 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 13.12 | +41.2% |
| 2010 | 9.56 | -27.1% |
| 2015 | 9.13 | -4.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 9.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.46, 80% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.23 | 5.23 | 5.23 | 1 |
| 1970s | 6.77 | 6.77 | 6.77 | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.71 | 7.71 | 7.71 | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.35 | 8.35 | 8.35 | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.34 | 8.62 | 13.12 | 3 |
| 2010s | 9.35 | 9.13 | 9.56 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of single parent households in United States?
- Share of single parent households in United States was 9.13 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of single parent households recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 13.12 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of single parent households recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.23 in 1960.
- How does United States rank for share of single parent households?
- United States ranks 41st out of 70 countries with data for 2015.
- Is share of single parent households rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of single parent households. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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